For those who consider Thanksgiving incomplete without oversized cartoon characters floating through Manhattan, NBC offers its annual pre-parade glimpse behind the curtain. This year, Wendi McLendon-Covey, fresh off her stint at “St. Denis Medical,” trades scalpels for spectacle as she hosts the 2024 “Countdown to Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.”
The special, airing Wednesday, November 27th at 8:00 PM on NBC, promises a trip to the parade’s starting line, offering viewers an inside look at the controlled chaos of floats, balloons, and marching bands preparing for their moment of glory. Forget the tryptophan-induced drowsiness; this is your chance to witness the intricate choreography and meticulous preparation involved in bringing this iconic parade to life. It’s less about the “how” though, more about the heart, apparently. Expect, or should I say brace for, inspiring stories connected to this year’s parade elements before they grace the streets of New York.
Is this all a blatant attempt to tug at heartstrings before the parade itself unleashes its own brand of orchestrated emotion? Absolutely. Will it work? Probably. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is, after all, a tradition woven into the fabric of American culture, as much a part of the holiday as dry turkey and strained family conversations. And who better to guide us through the pre-parade festivities than McLendon-Covey, a performer who consistently balances humor and heart. So tune in, grab a pre-feast snack, and marvel at the sheer audacity of it all before settling in for the main event.
Tune in to the “Countdown to Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade” on Wednesday, November 27th at 8:00 PM on NBC.
