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Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2023: How to watch and what to know

97th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is finally here, bringing holiday cheer, musical performances and giant floats of new and returning characters. This year’s parade will have 16 giant character balloons, 26 floats, 32 novelty and heritage inflatables, 12 marching bands, 700 clowns and eight performance groups (but no partridge in a pear tree). Over 3.5 million people in NYC and more than 50 million viewers at home typically watch the parade, and 5,000 volunteers usually help keep it running smoothly.
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‘Today’ show co-hosts get musical for Halloween at the plaza: Taylor Swift, Harry Styles and more
anchors of NBC’s “Today” show donned outfits for their morning broadcast on Tuesday, wowing viewers and fans.Hosts Carson Daly, Craig Melvin, Dylan Dreyer, Willie Geist, Peter Alexander, Laura Jarrett, Jenna Bush Hager, Hoda Kotb, Al Roker, Sheinelle Jones and Savannah Guthrie all sported costumes to celebrate the spooky holiday.This year’s theme for the day was “Kellyoke” — the iconic segment of the “Kelly Clarkson Show” where the “American Idol” alum sings covers of pop songs.The “Today” show emcees wore costumes that looked like the hottest musicians in town, and they even took the stage to croon a tune from said artist.The show’s costume designer Staci Greenbaum revealed that there was “custom stuff for everyone.”“It’s not like you can go into a store and find this stuff,” she said. “Everyone’s going to look amazing!”Keep reading to see all the looks from the “Today” show.Guthrie wore Taylor Swift’s bodysuit from the “Eras Tour” and even performed the country crooner’s song “Cruel Summer.”Her daughter, Vale, joined her at the mic and portrayed a younger version of Swift.Jones sparkled in all of her ’70s glory, dressing up as Diana Ross.
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Al Roker Shares How He Accidentally Learned He's Expecting a Granddaughter (Exclusive)
Al Roker couldn't be more excited to be a grandpa, and it turns out he's gearing up to welcome an adorable granddaughter!Roker walked the carpet at the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame Awards' 31st Anniversary Gala in New York City on Wednesday — where he was joined by show co-host Hoda Kotb — and he spoke with ET about the upcoming addition to the family.«Courtney is expecting our first granddaughter,» Roker said, before quickly correcting himself, using the word «grandchild,» and revealing that she's due in June.When asked if it was a slip of the tongue, Roker said it wasn't really, because he «didn't want to know» the sex of the baby either, but his daughter accidentally revealed the news.«She [texted] me a sonogram picture and I said, 'That baby looks just like you,' and she said, 'Doesn't she?' And then you see the bubbles,» Roker said, recalling the fateful text chat. "[She goes] 'I'm so sorry!' and I went, 'You had one [job]!'"«I wanted to be surprised,» Roker added, laughing.The beloved TV newsman's oldest daughter, Courtney Roker Laga — whom he shares with ex-wife Alice Bell -- posted a sweet montage video of herself and her husband, Wesley Laga, on Instagram, showing off their baby's first sonogram and ultrasound back in March.Courtney spoke with  about her baby news, sharing, «We are extremely excited to welcome a new member into our family and start this next chapter in our lives.
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