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Welcoming Crew It's not the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade unless Tom Turkey makes an appearance! Star Performer Cynthia Erivo brought the fashion and the powerhouse vocals as she opened the parade with an awe-inspiring rendition of Nina Simone's "Feeling Good." Rousing the Crowd The cast of Broadway's Ragtime also had the crowd on their feet with a medley of "Wheels of a Dream" and the "Prologue" from their play. Pretty in Pink Ciara waved to the crowd as she arrived on the Colossal Wave of Wonder float by Kalahari Resorts and Conventions. To Infinity and Beyond! The Buzz Lightyear balloon appeared larger than life as it made its debut in the parade. In the Moment Taylor Momsen was clearly having the time of her life while making her way down the parade route. Lil Jon brought his high energy to the Toys "R" Us float as he joined Geoffrey’s Dazzling Dance Party. Shaggy made sure to snap some personal footage for himself as he rode in on Jennie-O's Big Turkey Spectacular float. All the Fun Labubus were all the rage in 2025, so it's only right a Labubu and the Friends-giving in Pop City float was present at the parade. Make Them Clap Busta Rhymes and his crew acknowledged spectators while on the World of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles float. Mamma Mia! Another parade newbie, the Mario balloon cheerily made its way down Sixth Avenue. On Cloud Nine Debbie Gibson was a dream as she floated in on Serta's Counting Sheep's Dream Generator float. Real-Life Fantasy Mr. Fantasy brought high energy to the Macy’s Jolly Polly Pirate Ship float as he performed during the parade. Terrific Trio How adorable were Al Roker, Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb as they introduced HUNTR/X for their performance? Golden Girls The trio from KPop Demon Hunters gave fans what they want, performing the chart-topping hit, "Golden." Did we mention the Derpy Tiger balloon also made it's debut in the parade? Reaching for the Stars Jonathan Groff brought the house down alongside the cast of Just in Time. Mr. Grinch in the Wild With all the festivities happening, even a mean Grinch couldn't help but join in spectating. In the Web The Spiderman balloon showcased the superhero's classic pose. All the Cheer Performers Mickey Guyton and Drew Baldridge brought the holiday cheer from Hallmark Channel's Heartwarming Holiday Countdown float. Hello, Mrs. Mouse Minnie Mouse made the procession solo for the second year in a row. While Mickey has been a classic for decades, Minnie only made her solo debut last year. Winter Wonderful Moulin Rouge! The Musical star Meg Donnelly hung out with some friends on the Brick-tastic Winter Mountain float by The LEGO Group. Thanksgiving