Kinky Boots
This year the Broadway cast of Kinky Boots, a musical with a Tony-award winning score by pop legend Cyndi Lauper, will perform the musical’s finale, “Raise You Up” / “Just Be” during the parade.

Carrie Underwood
Tune in to the first hour of the broadcast to see a special performance by country music icon Carrie Underwood. The singer/songwriter will be performing in the 87th annual celebration along with the cast of NBC’s The Sound of Music Live! This performance will be just one week prior to the live premiere of The Sound of Music Live! on Dec. 5.

Cherokee National Youth Choir
Keep an eye out for the Cherokee National Youth Choir, an organization of youth of Cherokee descent that sings in the Cherokee language. This 28-strong choir, based in Oklahoma, will travel to New York City to perform during the parade — and the song choice will be a surprise for the crowds on Thanksgiving Day.

Matilda
Another excellent Broadway-style performance is anticipated from the cast of Matilda, the musical telling the story of Roald Dahl’s classic children’s book. Their Thanksgiving Day live performance will allow a wide audience to experience the powerful tale of one special girl who takes her fate into her own hands.

Andrea Bocelli
Many singers — Fantasia, Raven Symone — will be performing from floats during the Macy’s 2013 Thanksgiving Day Parade, but few will be as cherished as Andrea Bocelli, the Italian opera singer known for his pure voice and cross-genre appeal. In the past Bocelli has sung such seasonal classics as “White Christmas,” kicking off the holiday season on a memorable note.