With its elaborate floats and spectacles, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is an annual tradition. But how does this tradition actually happen?

For the third year in a row, the “Countdown to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade” special will give viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this iconic event.

Below, check out details from the hour-long special, including an exclusive reveal about the host.

How to Watch “Countdown to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade”

The television special will air live on Wednesday, November 27, the day before Thanksgiving, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC and Peacock.

Who hosts the special?

TODAY.com can exclusively reveal that Wendi McLendon-Covey has signed on to host the hour-long special.

McLendon-Covey, best known for her roles on “Bridesmaids” and “The Goldbergs,” is currently starring in the new NBC comedy series “St. Denis Medical.”

What to expect during the “Countdown to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade”

During the special “Countdown to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade,” McLendon-Covey will appear at the parade starting line at 77th Street and Central Park West.

Featuring a mix of live guests and pre-recorded segments, the special will show the work that goes into putting on the event, including making the floats and costumes.

Additionally, members of the Rockettes will give viewers a glimpse into the rehearsal process for their annual parade performance.

Other guests include stars of the Broadway show “The Outsiders,” who will perform in the parade.

To close out the special, McLendon-Covey will unveil a new ball that will debut at the November 28 event.

What to know about the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

The 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will air on NBC and Peacock on November 28 from 8:30 a.m. to noon in all time zones, followed by an encore presentation at 2 p.m. ET/PT.

TODAY’s Al Roker, Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb will return as hosts. The simulcast on Telemundo will be hosted by Carlos Adyan and Andrea Meza.

The parade has a a star-studded lineupincluding performances by the following artists:

• Bishop Briggs
• Kylie Cantrall
• Chloe
• Dan + Shay
• Dasha
• Jimmy Fallon and the roots
• Coco Jones
• Walker Hayes
• Ariana Madix
• Joey McIntyre
• Idina Menzel
• Natti Natasha
• T-pain
• Rachel Platten
• Léa Salonga
• The temptations
• The war and the treaty
• Alex Warren
• Sébastien Yatra
• Charli D’Amelio
• Tiler Peck and Roman Mejia

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