Each year, top marching bands of all varieties from across the country are invited to represent their states in the annual parade. Watch out for Macy's Great American Marching Band as they return to the parade route this November with more than 250 participants representing all 50 states.

• NYPD Marching Band, New York

• Macys Great American Marching Band

• University of Massachusetts Amherst Minuteman Marching Band

• Ooltewah High School Band

• Trapon Springs Hish School Outdoor Performance Ensemble

• US Marine Corps Quantico Band

• Union High School Renegade Regiment

• Lakota West High School Marching Firebirds

• Marian Catholic High School

• Concord Community High School Marching Minutemen

• James Madison University Marching Royal Dukes

• Mountain View High School Toro Marching Band