"This is going to be magical," Riverdance said on its social media channels on Wednesday, the day before its Irish dancers are set to be featured in the world-famous Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.
"This is a very special Riverdance performance because we are joined by guest dancers of all ages from across the country," Riverdance said, adding, "We are so thankful."
More than 60 Irish dancers from across the country will take to the streets of New York City on Thursday as part of the Riverdance ensemble for the iconic parade.
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Irish dancers from Riverdance's North American Tour Group and its Academy will make up the ensemble on Thursday, according to organizers for Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2024.
The Irish dancers will march and perform in front of approximately 3.5 million spectators along the 2.5-mile parade route in New York City on Thanksgiving, while an estimated 30 million more people will watch the live broadcast at home on NBC and its simulcast on streaming platform Peacock.
Riverdance will be marking its 30th anniversary during its Thanksgiving performance on Thursday.
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2024 will begin at 8:30 am on Thursday at West 77th Street and Central Park West and ends at Herald Square, home of Macy's flagship store.
The Irish dancers will be among the energetic performance groups who will close out the parade's entertainment lineup and deliver a best-in-class performance on 34th Street.
"The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a beloved tradition that marks the beginning of the holiday season for millions of live spectators and viewers across the country," Will Coss, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade executive producer, said.
"A dedicated team of artisans and production experts at Macy’s Studios work year-round to bring this experience to life. This year’s 98th Macy’s Parade will create awe with unforgettable character balloons, one-of-a-kind floats, and the world-class entertainment only Macy’s can deliver.”
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