Kimberly P. Mitchel ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
DETROIT ~ On Wednesday, the Parade Company announced a line-up of stars and icons that will appear in the 99th America’s Thanksgiving Parade.
The parade, which is broadcast in 185 U.S. television markets, will make its way down Woodward Avenue on Thanksgiving morning, with eight new floats included in the lineup this year. Notable people who will appear in the parade include Emmy Award-winning actor Sam Richardson, Happy Gilmore 2 star Christopher McDonald, and Detroit Lions legend Dexter Bussey.
“Thanksgiving is a magical day in Detroit – it simply doesn’t get any better – and as we approach our 100th anniversary next year, it is an honor to again bring one of the country’s most-celebrated holiday traditions to generations of Detroiters and millions across the country,” said Tony Michaels, president & CEO of The Parade Company.
Notable Detroit difference makers will serve as grand marshals: Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and WDIV-Local 4 anchor Devin Scillian.
