In this exciting new episode, we’re bringing you all the parade magic you’ve been waiting for! 🥳
✨ Spotlight Feature: Get the first look at the brand-new SpongeBob balloon! 🎈 Dive into all the fun and whimsy of this iconic character floating high above the crowd.
🎶 Live Performances: Rock out with amazing performances from Barenaked Ladies and Gavin DeGraw! Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to their music, their live sets will have you dancing and singing along. 🎤🎸
🎅 Special Guest: And of course, no parade is complete without a visit from Santa Claus! See him make a grand appearance and spread holiday cheer. 🌟
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👇 Watch now and join the parade festivities! 👇
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About Let's Pod a Parade:
Step back into the magic of parades past with "Let's Pod a Parade", the ultimate journey through the colorful history of iconic processions. Join hosts Bran and Ryan as they dive headfirst into the nostalgia-packed world of beloved parades, from the historic Macy's Thanksgiving Parade (#macysthanksgivingdayparade) to the dazzling Disney Christmas Parade (#disneyworld #disneyland) and beyond. Whether you're a mega-parade enthusiast or a casual viewer craving a trip down memory lane, this podcast is your ticket to reliving the magic of these larger-than-life spectacles. Bran and Ryan bring their infectious enthusiasm and keen eye for detail as they dissect each float, performance, and memorable moment, offering fresh insights and behind-the-scenes tidbits that will reignite your love for parades. With each episode, "Let's Pod a Parade" invites you to join the hosts on a journey filled with laughter, joy, and a sense of wonder, as they rediscover the timeless charm of these iconic celebrations. So grab your favorite viewing spot, tune in, and get ready to march along with Bran and Ryan as they pod their way through the most beloved parades in history.
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About this parade:
The 78th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 25, 2004, in New York City and broadcast live on NBC that same day from 9 a.m. to noon EST. The telecast was hosted by Katie Couric, Matt Lauer, and Al Roker. The lineup featured 15 giant helium balloons, 25 floats, two toy floats, 16 novelty balloons, 500 clowns, 10 marching bands, 800 cheerleaders, and the one-and-only Santa Claus.
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Featured in this video:
Pre-Parade -
-Mike Miller Dance Team
-All Shook Up
-Wonderful Town
-Bombay Dreams
-Good Vibrations
-The Radio City Rockettes
Guest Stars-
-NYC School Superachievers
-Julie Roberts
-Ryan Cabrera
-Ronald McDonald, Birdie the Early Bird, Grimace, and Hamburglar
-Princess Anneliese and Erika
-Raven-Symoné
-Nina Sky
-Jeff Timmons and Camp Broadway
-Hayley Westenra
-Hi-5
-Raul Esparza and Erin Dilly
-Andrea Bocelli with World of Children
-Barney, Baby Bop, B.J., and Mr. Polar Bear
-Cast Members from NBC's Passions
-Gavin DeGraw
-The Royal Caribbean Productions Singers and Dancers
-Bering Strait
-Steve Irwin and Animal Cops Annemarie Lucas, Shawn Hairston, Jim Boller, and Sgt. Charlie Daye
-Deborah Voigt with the USSBA All-Star Color Guard
-Joe Namath, Tony Dorsett, Harry Carson and Lomas Brown
-Fantasia
-U.S. Gold Medal Olympians Carly Patterson, Justin Gatlin, Misty May, Shawn Crawford, Sue Bird and -Swin Cash
-The Cast and Muppets of Sesame Street
-José Feliciano
-Barenaked Ladies
-Miss USA 2004 Shandi Finnessey
-Peter Cetera
-The New York City Ballet and Students of the School of American Ballet
-Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus
Balloons -
- Super Grover
- Ronald McDonald
- Chicken Little
- Little Bill
- Pikachu
- Red and Yellow Brighten the Holidays
- "Strike Up the Band" Barney
- Jeeves
- SpongeBob SquarePants
- Charlie Brown & The Elusive Football
- Mr. Monopoly
- Big Bird
- Garfield
- Clifford the Big Red Dog
- Kermit the Frog
Marching Bands -
- Baker High School Marching Band
- Waukesha North High School Northstar Band
- Warren G. Harding Raider Marching Band
- Dobyns-Bennett High School Marching Indian Band
- Highland High School Marching Band
- Riverview High School Kiltie Band
- Corning-Painted Post West High School Viking Marching Band
- St. Augustine High School Marching 100
- NYPD Marching Band
- Mayfield High School Marching Band
- Lassiter High School Marching Trojan Band