The legendary Cher has announced that she will be coming out of “retirement” to grace the stage at this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The 77-year-old superstar, who boasts a Grammy, Emmy, and Oscar to her name, is set to perform right before Santa Claus makes his appearance, adding a touch of glamour and nostalgia to the holiday festivities.
This performance is hot on the heels of Cher releasing her first new album in half a decade, aptly titled “Christmas”. Additionally, fans can look forward to the 25th-anniversary edition of her 1998 chart-topping single “Believe”, set to drop this Friday.
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, a beloved New York City tradition, is marking its 97th iteration this year. As a cornerstone of the city’s fall holiday celebrations, the parade has always been a star-studded affair, and this year is no exception. Beginning at 8:30 a.m., thirty minutes earlier than its usual start time, the change has been made to accommodate an extensive lineup of performers.
Alongside Cher, the parade will feature performances from Jon Batiste, the acapella group Pentatonix, the iconic Radio City Rockettes, and casts from over half a dozen Broadway shows. Beyond these performances, spectators can expect the usual dazzling display of floats, intricate costumes, and a sea of marching band members, making this parade one of the most anticipated yet. It’s also worth noting that the parade will also introduce new balloons to its already iconic list of floats; just a few of the new additions include the One-Piece protagonist Monkey D Luffy, a Beagle Scout Snoopy iteration, and the Pillsbury Doughboy.
In a year that sees the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade bolstering its roster of performers and extending its runtime, Cher’s addition to the lineup promises a memorable experience for viewers, blending the parade’s longstanding tradition with the timeless allure of one of the entertainment industry’s most enduring icons.
