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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><div><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221031005927/en/">Original Source</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h1 align=center style='margin:0in;text-align:center;line-height:25.5pt;background:white;vertical-align:middle'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444;letter-spacing:-.1pt'>Cue the Confetti! It’s Time to Celebrate with the 96</span><sup><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444;letter-spacing:-.1pt'>th </span></sup><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444;letter-spacing:-.1pt'>Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade</span><sup><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444;letter-spacing:-.1pt'>®</span></sup><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444;letter-spacing:-.1pt'><o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=bwalignc align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;background:white;vertical-align:middle;list-style-position:inside'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>The holiday season’s biggest stage for entertainment will feature performances and appearances from Paula Abdul; Big Time Rush; Cam; Jordan Davis; <i>Blue’s Clues & You!</i> host Josh Dela Cruz; Broadway’s <i>A Beautiful Noise</i>, <i>Some Like It Hot</i> and <i>Disney’s The Lion King</i>; Gloria, Sasha and Emily Estefan; Jimmy Fallon & The Roots; Fitz and the Tantrums; Kirk Franklin; Mario Lopez and family; Ziggy Marley; Lea Michele and the cast of Broadway’s <i>Funny Girl</i>; Miss America 2022 Emma Broyles; the cast and Muppets of <i>Sesame Street</i></span><sup><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:black'>®</span></sup><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>; Sean Paul; the cast of Peacock’s <i>Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin </i>(Adam Devine, Sarah Hyland and Flula Borg); the Radio City Rockettes</span><sup><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:black'>®</span></sup><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>; Joss Stone; Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue; Jordin Sparks; Dionne Warwick and Betty Who</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:407.25pt;background:#F9F9F9'><span style='color:black'><a href="https://mms.businesswire.com/media/20221031005927/en/1620408/5/MTDP_22_Poster_for_Wire.jpg?download=1" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#499ED6;background:#F9F9F9;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=377 height=480 style='width:3.927in;height:5.0in' id="Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:image001.jpg@01D8FCBD.3B0EBDF0" alt="Cue the Confetti! The 96th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade® returns to herald the start of the holiday season on Thursday, November 24 at 9:00 AM. For more information visit macys.com/parade. (Graphic: Business Wire)"></span></a></span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;line-height:15.75pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>Cue the Confetti! The 96th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade® returns to herald the start of the holiday season on Thursday, November 24 at 9:00 AM. For more information visit macys.com/parade. (Graphic: Business Wire)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:21.0pt;background:#FEFEFE'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#7767DC'>November 01, 2022 09:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:0in;background:#FEFEFE'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>NEW YORK--(<a href="https://www.businesswire.com/"><span style='color:#499ED6'>BUSINESS WIRE</span></a>)--The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade</span><sup><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>®</span></sup><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>, the nation’s most beloved holiday event returns to usher in the start of the holiday season at the sound of <i>5, 4, 3, 2, 1…Let’s Have A Parade</i></span><i><sup><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>™</span></sup></i><i><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>! </span></i><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>On Thursday, November 24 at 9:00 AM, the 96</span><sup><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>th </span></sup><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>edition of Macy’s (NYSE: M) iconic spectacle will bring the nation together in celebration with a dazzling lineup featuring giant character helium balloons, fantastic floats, showstopping marching bands, high-spirited performance groups, whimsical clowns, music stars and the one-and-only Santa Claus.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:3.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:3.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:19.5pt;background:#FEFEFE;overflow-wrap: break-word' id=pull-quote><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#7AA52A'>“Since its first march in 1924 and through the decades, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has served to bring joy to the millions who gather nationwide each year to experience it with friends and family”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:14.0pt;background:#FEFEFE'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#7AA52A'><a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221031005927/en/"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#499ED6;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Tweet this</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:0in;background:#FEFEFE'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>“Since its first march in 1924 and through the decades, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has served to bring joy to the millions who gather nationwide each year to experience it with friends and family,” said Will Coss, Executive Producer of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. “This November, as we once again set the stage for the start of the holiday season, we are thrilled to showcase another spectacle full of magic and wonder that will help create everlasting memories with loved ones during this special time of year.”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:0in;background:#FEFEFE'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>The magic comes together with Macy’s signature ingredients. This year’s 96</span><sup><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>th </span></sup><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>Macy’s Parade will feature more than 5,000 volunteers, 16 giant character balloons, 28 floats, 40 novelty and heritage inflatables, more than 700 clowns, 12 marching bands and 10 performance groups, a host of musical stars, and the one-and-only Santa Claus.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:0in;background:#FEFEFE'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>Stars on 34</span></b><b><sup><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>th </span></sup></b><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>Street</span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:0in;background:#FEFEFE'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>The holiday season’s biggest stage for entertainment is the Macy’s Parade and this year a host of stars will join the lineup to celebrate with the nation. Joining the festivities will be Paula Abdul; Big Time Rush; Cam; Jordan Davis; <i>Blue’s Clues & You!</i> host Josh Dela Cruz; Gloria, Sasha and Emily Estefan; Jimmy Fallon & The Roots; Fitz and the Tantrums; Kirk Franklin; Mario Lopez and family; Ziggy Marley; Miss America 2022 Emma Broyles; the cast and Muppets of <i>Sesame Street</i></span><sup><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>®</span></sup><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>; Sean Paul; the cast of Peacock’s <i>Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin </i>(Adam Devine, Sarah Hyland and Flula Borg); Joss Stone; Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue; Jordin Sparks; Dionne Warwick; Betty Who; and Santa Claus. With additional talent to be announced.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:0in;background:#FEFEFE'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>Ballooning Icons</span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:0in;background:#FEFEFE'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>Conceived during the Parade’s infancy, the giant character balloons have become a signature of the annual celebration. Since 1927, the world’s most popular characters have been transformed into high-flying art in the sky. Originally inspired by marionettes, the Parade’s balloons first debuted as upside down puppets filled with air which were carried down the Parade route on sticks. The design later evolved to include helium, making them high-flying giants. Over time Macy’s artists innovated creating several types of inflatables including balloonheads (inflated heads sitting atop of a costumed participant), balloonicles (hybrid inflatables with vehicles inside) and most recently, trycaloons (tandem tricycles with an inflated balloon character).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:0in;background:#FEFEFE'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>New giants joining the line-up this year include<i> Bluey </i>by BBC;<i> Diary of A Wimpy Kid</i></span><i><sup><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>®</span></sup></i><sup><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'> </span></sup><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>by Abrams Books; <i>DINO</i> and<i> Baby DINO</i> by Sinclair Oil; and <i>Stuart the Minion</i> from Illumination.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:0in;background:#FEFEFE'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>Making return appearances to the skies above New York City are giant balloon favorites including <i>Ada Twist</i>, <i>Scientist</i> by Netflix;<i> Astronaut Snoopy</i> by PEANUTS Worldwide;<i> The Boss Baby</i> from DreamWorks Animation;<i> Goku</i> by Toei Animation; a Funko Pop!-inspired <i>Grogu</i></span><sup><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>™ </span></sup><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>by Funko and in partnership with Lucasfilm;</span><sup><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'> </span></sup><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>Chase from <i>PAW Patrol</i></span><i><sup><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>®</span></sup></i><sup><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'> </span></sup><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>by Nickelodeon; <i>Pillsbury Doughboy</i></span><i><sup><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>™</span></sup></i><sup><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'> </span></sup><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>by Pillsbury</span><i><sup><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>™</span></sup></i><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>; <i>Red Titan</i> from “Ryan’s World” by Sunlight Entertainment and pocket.watch;<i> Ronald McDonald</i></span><i><sup><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>®</span></sup></i><sup><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'> </span></sup><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>by McDonald’s</span><i><sup><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>®</span></sup></i><sup><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'> </span></sup><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>USA; Papa Smurf from <i>The Smurfs</i></span><i><sup><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>™</span></sup></i><sup><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'> </span></sup><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>by Nickelodeon;<i> Pikachu</i></span><sup><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>™<i> </i></span></sup><i><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>& Eevee</span></i><sup><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>™ </span></sup><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>by The Pokémon Company International; and<i> SpongeBob SquarePants & Gary </i>by Nickelodeon.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:0in;background:#FEFEFE'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>The inflatable lineup also includes a new balloonicle of <i>Striker, the U.S. Soccer Star</i> by FOX Sports. Returning inflatables include Sinclair’s<i> Baby DINOs,</i> the<i> Go Bowling</i></span><i><sup><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>™</span></sup></i><sup><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'> </span></sup><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>balloonicles; <i>Hot Air Dolly</i> by Universal Orlando Resort, <i>Smokey Bear </i>by the USDA Forest Service; and Macy’s very own special reindeer <i>Tiptoe </i>and<i> Toni the Bandleader Bear</i>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:0in;background:#FEFEFE'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>Floating Fantasy</span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:0in;background:#FEFEFE'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>The Parade’s signature floats transport spectators to magical worlds. These creations take a theme to new heights bringing magic to the streets of New York City and into homes nationwide. Conceived and crafted by the incredible artisans of Macy’s Parade Studio – a design and production facility that includes carpenters, engineers, electricians, painters, animators, balloon technicians, sculptors, metal fabricators, scenic and costume designers – this year’s line-up of floats showcase the animated theatricality that the Macy’s Parade has become world-famous for.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:0in;background:#FEFEFE'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>This year five new floats will debut in the Turkey Day celebration. The floating wonders along with their scheduled performers include <i>Baby Shark</i> by Pinkfong and Nickelodeon (Ziggy Marley); <i>Geoffrey’s Dazzling Dance Party</i> by Toys“R”Us (Jordin Sparks); <i>People of First Light</i> by Macy’s; <i>Supersized Slumber</i> by Netflix (Ballet Hispánico); and <i>The Wondership</i> by Wonder (Cam).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:0in;background:#FEFEFE'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>The returning float roster and its scheduled performers include <i>1-2-3 Sesame Street</i></span><i><sup><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>®</span></sup></i><sup><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'> </span></sup><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>by Sesame Workshop</span><sup><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>™ </span></sup><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>(The cast and Muppets of <i>Sesame Street</i>); <i>Big City Cheer</i> by Spirit of America Productions (Miss America 2022 Emma Broyles); <i>Big Turkey Spectacular</i> by Jennie-O (Paula Abdul); <i>Birds of a Feather Stream Together </i>by Peacock</span><sup><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>® </span></sup><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>(Adam Devine, Sarah Hyland and Flula Borg);<i> Blue’s Clues & You!</i> by Nickelodeon (Josh Dela Cruz);<i> The Brick-changer</i> by The LEGO</span><sup><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>® </span></sup><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>Group (Fitz and the Tantrums); <i>Celebration Gator</i> by the Louisiana Office of Tourism (Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue); <i>Christmas in Town Square</i> by Lifetime</span><sup><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>® </span></sup><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>(Kirk Franklin); <i>Colossal Wave of Wonder </i>by Kalahari Resorts and Conventions (Sean Paul); <i>Deck the Halls</i> by Balsam Hill</span><sup><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>® </span></sup><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>(Gloria, Sasha and Emily Estefan); <i>Elf Pets</i></span><i><sup><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>®</span></sup></i><sup><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'> </span></sup><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>by The Lumistella Company</span><sup><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>®</span></sup><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>; <i>Everyone’s Favorite Bake Shop</i> by Entenmann’s</span><sup><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>®</span></sup><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>; <i>Fantasy Chocolate Factory</i> by Kinder</span><sup><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>™ </span></sup><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>(Big Time Rush); <i>Harvest in the Valley</i> by Green Giant</span><sup><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>® </span></sup><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>(Jordan Davis); <i>Heartwarming Holiday Countdown</i> by Hallmark Channel (Joss Stone); <i>Her Future is STEM-Sational</i> by Olay (Betty Who); <i>Macy’s Singing Christmas Tree</i> (Macy’s Choir); <i>Magic Meets the Sea</i> by Disney Cruise Line (Captain Minnie Mouse and Friends); <i>Santa’s Sleigh </i>(Santa Claus); <i>Snoopy’s Doghouse</i> by PEANUTS Worldwide; <i>Tom Turkey </i>(Mario Lopez and family); <i>Toy House of Marvelous Milestones</i> by New York Life (Dionne Warwick); and <i>Winter Wonderland in Central Park</i> (Jimmy Fallon & The Roots).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:0in;background:#FEFEFE'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>Strike Up the Band</span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:0in;background:#FEFEFE'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>Bringing the beat to the holiday revelry will be a selection of the most gifted marching ensembles. Joining the line-up are <i>Benedict College</i> (Columbia, SC), <i>Bourbon County High School </i>(Paris, KY),<i> Carmel High School</i> (Carmel, IN), <i>Clovis North Educational Center</i> (Fresno, CA), <i>Delfines Marching Band</i> (Veracruz, Mexico), <i>Macy’s Great American Marching Band</i> (United States), <i>NYPD Marching Band</i> (New York, NY), <i>The Queer Big Apple Corps</i> (New York, NY), <i>South Dakota State University</i> (Brookings, SD), <i>Tarpon Springs High School</i> (Tarpon Springs, FL), <i>University of Missouri</i> (Columbia, MO), and <i>Vandegrift High School</i> (Austin, TX).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:0in;background:#FEFEFE'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>Performance Spotlight</span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:0in;background:#FEFEFE'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>Taking entertainment to the next level will be the Parade’s beloved performance groups who bring joy to the masses. This year’s lineup will feature performances from the dazzling dancers of <i>Ballet Hispánico</i>, the hilarious <i>Big Apple Circus, </i>the rhythmic movement of <i>Boss Kids</i>, the artistry of the <i>Fusion Winter Guard,</i> two-steps and high kicks from the <i>Kilgore Rangerettes</i>, the puppeteering skills of <i>Phantom Limb</i>, the iconic stepping of <i>The Sigma Gamma Rho Centennial Steppers</i>, the energetic moves of the <i>St. John's Dance Team</i>, and the exuberance of <i>Spirit of America Cheer</i> and <i>Spirit of America Dance Stars</i>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:0in;background:#FEFEFE'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>See the Magic Live</span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:0in;background:#FEFEFE'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>For spectators wishing to enjoy the live spectacle in New York City, the 96</span><sup><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>th </span></sup><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade kicks off from its traditional starting line at 77</span><sup><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>th </span></sup><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>Street and Central Park West. From there the procession will march down its signature 2.5-mile route taking it from Central Park West to Columbus Circle, turning onto Central Park South and then marching down 6</span><sup><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>th</span></sup><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'> Avenue/Avenue of the Americas. At 34</span><sup><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>th </span></sup><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>Street, the Parade will make its final turn west and end at 7</span><sup><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>th </span></sup><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>Avenue in front of Macy’s Herald Square.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:0in;background:#FEFEFE'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>Public viewing will be set up along designated portions of the route and managed by the NYPD. Spectators should avoid bringing large bags, umbrellas, backpacks, and strollers. The public entering viewing streets may be subject to security search. For additional viewing information, please visit <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.macys.com%2Fparade&esheet=52957250&newsitemid=20221031005927&lan=en-US&anchor=macys.com%2Fparade&index=1&md5=ee24df9fd206b63b0d969d3dbffd9081" target="_blank"><b><span style='color:#499ED6'>macys.com/parade</span></b></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:0in;background:#FEFEFE'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>A Nationwide Spectacle</span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:0in;background:#FEFEFE'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>For decades, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has been one of the nation’s most anticipated and watched holiday celebrations. Viewers nationwide can catch all the action via a special presentation on NBC and streaming on Peacock, from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M., in all time zones. The TODAY Show’s Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al Roker will be back to host the Emmy</span><sup><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>®</span></sup><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>-Award winning celebration.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:0in;background:#FEFEFE'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>In order to create a more inclusive experience for blind and visually impaired viewers, NBCUniversal is proud to present the full NBC broadcast with live audio description on the Secondary Audio Program channel (SAP), provided by Descriptive Video Works. The broadcast will be available with additional audio narration, describing the rich visuals of the Parade.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:0in;background:#FEFEFE'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>The pomp and pageantry marching down the streets of New York City is only a portion of the day’s entertainment. Broadway’s best shows will also perform for the national broadcast audience. The show will kick off with a spectacular opening number from Lea Michele and the cast of Broadway’s <i>Funny Girl</i>. With additional Broadway performances from showstoppers <i>A Beautiful Noise</i>, <i>Some Like It Hot</i>,<i> </i>and<i> </i>in celebration of its 25</span><sup><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>th </span></sup><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>anniversary <i>Disney’s The Lion King</i>. Rounding out the theatrics will be the iconic <i>Radio City Rockettes</i></span><i><sup><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>®</span></sup></i><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:0in;background:#FEFEFE'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>And the treats keep coming when the stars of <i>Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock</i> on Apple TV+, appear throughout the broadcast. Join Uncle “Travelling” Matt as he goes on an epic journey away from Fraggle Rock friends and family to learn the meaning of the “Macy’s Thanksgiving Day” holiday and the impossible to answer question: “What is a parade?”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:0in;background:#FEFEFE'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>#MacysParade</span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:0in;background:#FEFEFE'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>For an insider’s look at the holiday procession, fans nationwide should visit <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fmacys.com%2Fparade&esheet=52957250&newsitemid=20221031005927&lan=en-US&anchor=macys.com%2Fparade&index=2&md5=60ded2398eb0a9aa1600f08eec2672e0" target="_blank"><b><span style='color:#499ED6'>macys.com/parade</span></b></a> for regular updates including behind-the-scenes content, interactive historical information, educational activities, and more. Fans can also follow @macys on various social media networks and join the conversation using #MacysParade.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=bwalignc align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;background:#FEFEFE;list-style-position:inside'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>Ram is the official truck of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=bwalignc align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;background:#FEFEFE;list-style-position:inside'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>Remo is the official drumhead provider of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=bwalignc align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;background:#FEFEFE;list-style-position:inside'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>All information included in this release is subject to change.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:0in;background:#FEFEFE'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>PLEASE NOTE: Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade media materials including images, video and archival content is available at <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fmacyseventmedia.com&esheet=52957250&newsitemid=20221031005927&lan=en-US&anchor=macyseventmedia.com&index=3&md5=b37e9ace310b921f892b2f8137d8db1b" target="_blank"><b><span style='color:#499ED6'>macyseventmedia.com</span></b></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='margin:0in;line-height:14.0pt;background:#FEFEFE;cursor:pointer'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#9ECC38;font-weight:normal'>Contacts<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#444444'>Macy’s External Communications<br>Orlando Veras / Christine Olver Nealon / Ryan Gannon<br><a href="mailto:EventMedia@macys.com" target="_blank"><b><span style='color:#499ED6'>EventMedia@macys.com</span></b></a></span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div></body></html>