01of 11Courtesy Tenille TownesIt was such an honor to be a part of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! This was from rehearsal on Tuesday evening, and that’s when it all started feeling real.
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Courtesy Tenille Townes
It was such an honor to be a part of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! This was from rehearsal on Tuesday evening, and that’s when it all started feeling real.
02of 11Courtesy Tenille TownesI loved this view from my hotel window and I sure love being in New York City. There’s such an energy among all those skyscrapers that makes you feel small in the best way.
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I loved this view from my hotel window and I sure love being in New York City. There’s such an energy among all those skyscrapers that makes you feel small in the best way.
03of 11Courtesy Tenille Townes4:15 a.m. wake up to get ready with hair and makeup! Had a little breakfast to start the day too.Starr Blacksheredid my makeup and is such a lovely human!
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4:15 a.m. wake up to get ready with hair and makeup! Had a little breakfast to start the day too.Starr Blacksheredid my makeup and is such a lovely human!
04of 11Courtesy Tenille TownesA couple last curls before leaving! I used a lot of hairspray too just in case the wind got a hold of them, ha!
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A couple last curls before leaving! I used a lot of hairspray too just in case the wind got a hold of them, ha!
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06of 11Courtesy Tenille TownesWe made it to the parade grounds and hung out inside a holding bus until it was time to head towards the float! We met a bunch of sweet kids, Ronald McDonald and Miss America hanging on the bus.
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We made it to the parade grounds and hung out inside a holding bus until it was time to head towards the float! We met a bunch of sweet kids, Ronald McDonald and Miss America hanging on the bus.
07of 11Courtesy Tenille TownesThis is Rosanne and she is one of the 8,000 volunteers it takes to make the parade happen, that I had the pleasure of meeting. She was such a spirited character, and told me this year was her 64th year being a part of the parade. I want to be like Rosanne when I grow up.
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This is Rosanne and she is one of the 8,000 volunteers it takes to make the parade happen, that I had the pleasure of meeting. She was such a spirited character, and told me this year was her 64th year being a part of the parade. I want to be like Rosanne when I grow up.
08of 11Courtesy Tenille TownesAll of a sudden it was time to head to the Cracker Barrel float! I climbed up this little ladder to the top and had quite a few of the parade ahead and behind me up there! The wind was blowing like crazy in between the buildings where we were parked, but I was soooo excited to be there!
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All of a sudden it was time to head to the Cracker Barrel float! I climbed up this little ladder to the top and had quite a few of the parade ahead and behind me up there! The wind was blowing like crazy in between the buildings where we were parked, but I was soooo excited to be there!
09of 11Courtesy Tenille TownesAnd then it was go time!! I was overwhelmed, seeing so many smiling faces waving and saying, “Happy Thanksgiving” through the streets! And in the building windows too! What a joyful thing to see a city of people gathered for a tradition that’s been happening for 93 years.
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And then it was go time!! I was overwhelmed, seeing so many smiling faces waving and saying, “Happy Thanksgiving” through the streets! And in the building windows too! What a joyful thing to see a city of people gathered for a tradition that’s been happening for 93 years.
10of 11Liv CharetteAnd then we rounded the corner in front of Macy’s and it was time to sing! I played “Somebody’s Daughter” and sure was grateful to perform and be a part of such a legendary event.
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Liv Charette
And then we rounded the corner in front of Macy’s and it was time to sing! I played “Somebody’s Daughter” and sure was grateful to perform and be a part of such a legendary event.
11of 11Courtesy Tenille TownesAnd that’s a wrap! As soon as the song finished, we were escorted off the float and taken to a car that delivered us to the airport in plenty of time to make it home to Nashville for some turkey and sweet potato pie! What a cool day. Hope everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving and wishing you all a merry rest of the Christmas season!
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And that’s a wrap! As soon as the song finished, we were escorted off the float and taken to a car that delivered us to the airport in plenty of time to make it home to Nashville for some turkey and sweet potato pie! What a cool day. Hope everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving and wishing you all a merry rest of the Christmas season!
source: people.com
