Sesame Street Returns for Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!

Sesame Street is set to return for their 46th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade tomorrow. 

According to Alan Muraoka - Alan on "Sesame Street",

"The Sesame Street float will perform at Macy's sometime between 11:00-11:15am."

Hi friends! The Sesame Street float will perform at Macy's sometime between 11:00-11:15am on NBC. This will be Sesame Street's 47th year in the parade and my 21st appearance. So thrilled to be a part of this annual tradition. See you Thursday!

 

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade begins at 8:30 am on NBC.
Set your DVR's!

Follow Uncle Matt's Journey to the Macy's Parade!

Uncle Traveling Matt is heading to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and you can follow his journey. 

Journey to the Macy's Parade Pt. 1:

 

 Journey to the Macy's Parade Pt. 2:

  

 Journey to the Macy's Parade Pt. 3:  

You can also download your own uncle Traveling Matt and take him on your own adventures.

See more when Uncle Traveling Mat and Fraggle Rock: Back to The Rock are featured as part of this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 9AM tomorrow on NBC.

Note: The cast of Sesame Street will be featured as part of the parade as well. 

Fraggle's Set to Rock the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!

According to AdWeek, "The Fraggles are about to rock the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade"

Apple TV+ announced a partnership between Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. 

The collaboration will feature Uncle “Travelling” Matt in a series of videos that will roll out over Apple TV+ and Macy’s social media in the week leading up to the parade culminating in live broadcast on NBC Thanksgiving Day.

During the videos, Uncle “Travelling” Matt will be looking to answer age-old questions about the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day celebration.

Asked about his upcoming adventure to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Uncle “Travelling” Matt said, “Here at Fraggle Rock, we’re celebrating our favorite holiday, Night of the Lights. As an explorer, I’m excited to learn about the Silly Creature’s holiday known as ‘Macy’s Thanksgiving Day.’ I’m on my way there now. Well, not right now because I’m talking to you. Anyway, nobody’s better prepared to ask the unknowable questions like, ‘What’s a parade?’”

You can see a promo below:

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This isn't the first time the Fraggles have participated in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade though. Our Fraggle friends previously appeared in both the 1983 and 1984 parades.

Fraggle Rock in 1984 Macy's Parade

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will air NBC and stream on Peacock on Thursday, Nov. 24, from 9 a.m. until noon in all time zones. 

Fans can follow Uncle “Travelling” Matt’s journey on social via @AppleTVPlus and @Macys or #MacysParade.

Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock "Night of the Lights" holiday special premiers November 18 on Apple TV+. 

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Welcomes Back Sesame Street!

This year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is next week and our friends from Sesame Street will be back singing and performing through the streets of New York.

After being scaled down last year due to the pandemic this year Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is returning to all is usual splendor.

In addition to the cast of Sesame Street, NBC announced performances from Carrie Underwood, the K-pop group aespa, Jimmie Allen, Jon Batiste, the “Blue’s Clues" hosts, Kristin Chenoweth, Darren Criss, Jordan Fisher, Foreigner, the cast of Peacock’s “Girls5eva” (Sara Bareilles, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Paula Pell, Busy Philipps), Andy Grammer, Mickey Guyton, Chris Lane, Miss America Camille Schrier, Nelly, Kim Petras, Kelly Rowland, Rob Thomas, Tai Verdes, Zoe Wees, and Tauren Wells.

Broadway will be represented by the casts of “Six,” “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” and “Wicked.” The Rockettes will be there, as will the cast of the upcoming NBC live production of “Annie.”

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade airs Thursday, November 25 at 9:00 AM on NBC.

Rare Muppet Clips Volume 11!

We're back with another batch of rare Muppet performances. 

Again, we do not own these clips, nor do we make any guarantees to how long they'll be available, so watch them while you can!

Kermit and Miss Piggy on Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (1979):

Sesame Place Commercial (1988):

The Muppets on Des O'Connor Entertains (1976):

Des O'Connor, was a UK TV personality, who recorded his talk show at the same studio as The Muppet Show. Des recently passed at the age of 88.

Originally on February 27, 1976. The Muppets appear in the opener to promote the premiere of The Muppet Show and features many Muppets performed by some other then their regular performer. Take a look...

That's John Lovelady as Conrad Waldorf - yes, Conrad was going to be his first name -  Richard Hunt as George The Janitor, and Dave Goelz as Wally, who was never seen again. 

View-Master Interactive Vision: "Muppet Madness" VCR Video (1988):

Next up is something rare even for this series, a video that's brand new!

Kohl’s Commercial "Give With All Your Heart" (2020):

Yes, that's Willie Nelson's version of "The Rainbow Connection." It's good to see the Muppets still used in commercials even if no Muppets actually appear. 

If you like these be sure to check out parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10.

If you find a rare Muppet clip and would like us to share it, please send us a link!

The Muppets To Open Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!

As posted yesterday on their official Twitter feed, the Muppets will opening this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!

The Muppets have a grand tradition with the Macy's parade going back to Sesame Street's first appearance in 1974.

While the Sesame Street gang has continued to appear in the parade every year since, the Muppets haven't been seen at the parade since 2012!

Kermit first appeared in balloon form in 1977, which continued to operate until 1991. 

In 2002, a new Kermit balloon debuted which was seen in the parade until 2012.

 

The actual Muppet characters have even made a few appearances in the felt, including 1979 to promote The Muppet Movie and 1981 The Great Muppet Caper.

In 1987, Jim Henson and Kermit received the Rollie Award, while in 1990 Kermit and Miss Piggy appeared as costumed characters. 

In 2002, Kermit and Miss Piggy appeared to promote It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie. In 2008, Kermit came back to the parade to perform "I Believe", which he performed again in 2009 which was his last appearance at the parade.

I believe we're in for a real treat as The Muppets are not only set to appear for the first time in 7 years, but open the parade as well!

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will air on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 24th at 9am EST on NBC. Set those DVR's!

UPDATE:

You can watch the entire parade below: