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Join us for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade®. For those of you returning to New York City for this American holiday tradition, we welcome you back! If this is your first time to participate in the Parade, get ready to create exciting memories being a part of the ultimate holiday tradition…
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- The One With All the Thanksgivings’ — ‘Friends’ (1994 to 2004) “Friends” was right up my alley from the series’ start all the way to the finish; I’m a sucker for ‘90s sitcoms.
- Turkey in a Can’ — ‘Bob’s Burgers’ (2011 to Present) My kids are obsessed with this animated sitcom and wouldn’t forgive me if this episode didn’t make the list.
- A Deep-Fried Korean Thanksgiving’ — ‘Gilmore Girls’ (2000 to 2007) Shockingly, I didn’t watch “Gilmore Girls” (I know, right?). However, when bantering with my TV-loving friends while compiling this list, they all mentioned this episode.
- Pilgrim Rick’ — ‘This Is Us’ (2016 to 2022) It’s no secret to anyone who knows me that I’m a huge fan of “This Is Us.” It had me at the pilot! The first season of the family TV drama brought us the joy and devastation of “Pilgrim Rick.”
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Spirit of America Productions, formerly known as Mike Miller & Associates Special Events, is a cheerleading and dance agency that serves as the exclusive provider of cheerleaders and dancers to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
In the summer of 1986, Mike Miller secured the first opportunity for dancers to perform in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Later that November, 301 dance drill team officers from across the country representing the National Dance Alliance opened the 60th Anniversary Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. In 1989, a second production number was added for NCA cheerleaders. That Thanksgiving, it snowed in New York City and many Macy’s volunteers from surrounding areas were unable to get into the city due to the weather. The cheerleaders not only performed but stepped in to serve as balloon handlers. Jean McFaddin, the Parade director, was quoted as saying the cheerleaders had “saved the parade” that year.
Eventually, Mike Miller left the National Dance Alliance to create Mike Miller & Associates Special Events.
In 1994, Universal Cheerleaders Association and Universal Dance Association were selected to provide performers in the parade, adding to the group's already massive size. Varsity Spirit served as an integral part of the Mike Miller & Associates family.
Over the years, the performers have stayed in different hotels in New York City. While visiting the city, performers view a Broadway show, dine at famous New York eateries, take a cruise around the Statue of Liberty, visit the 9/11 Memorial, the Radio City Music Hall Spectacular, the Empire State Building and many more signature New York landmarks.
With space limitations, rehearsals were often challenging, requiring practice in many unusual places such as the Javitz Center, the USS Intrepid, and the company's now-ample space at the New York Hilton Midtown. For many years the performers were transported to a parking lot outside the Macy’s Parade Studio in Hoboken, New Jersey to give Macy’s and NBC an opportunity to preview the productions. Macy’s and NBC grew such confidence in the quality of Spirit of America's productions that the company provides a first viewing on Monday evening’s Herald Square rehearsal.
Over the years, Mike Miller has been recognized with many awards and honors for his contribution to the parade. He was the recipient of the 1989 Macy’s “Rolle” Award for Outstanding Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade contributions, the Director’s Award in 1994 and 1997, and the 20 Year Involvement Recognition Award in 2005. Finally in 2007, he received the Macy’s Special Achievement Award. His cheerleaders and dancers were the only performers who held a permanent berth in the parade besides Santa Claus and the Rockettes.
Thanksgiving productions. Disney films, specials, TV episodes, comics, albums and storybooks that take place during the Thanksgiving holiday. Happy Thanksgiving Helpers!
Nov 1, 2023 · The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade broadcast is produced by the Emmy Award-winning Brad Lachman Productions. Brad Lachman and Bill Bracken serve as executive producers and Joe DeMaio directs.
Because you competed at the Allstar World Championship, you’ve qualified for an exclusive invitation to participate in Spirit Of America Productions performance at the Iconic 2022 Macy’s Thankgiving Day Parade in New York City!
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