Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2013 To Be Graced By Minions, Spongebob Squarepants, And MORE! Fall Out Boy And Ariana Grande Included In The Lineup Of Performers

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2013 proves that even if it has existed for 87 years already, its lineup of balloons and performers remain spectacular.

The 87th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade performers include Carrie Underwood, Ariana Grande, Fall Out Boy, Gavin DeGraw, Goo Goo Dolls, Fifth Harmony, Florida Georgia Line, and Radio City Rockettes .

Other artists who have been enlisted to perform include the 'Duck Dynasty' stars, Cher Lloyd, Megan Hilty, Kristin Chenoweth, Kellie Picker, and Joan Jett. Jimmy Fallon and The Roots will be appearing together with the cast of 'Sesame Street'.

Apart from the classic helium-filled balloons, spectators must likewise watch out for Spongebob Squarepants, Paul Frank's iconic monkey Julius, Sonic the Hedghehog, the Minions from 'Despicable Me 2, and Toothless from 'How to Train Your Dragon. Reports claim that the lovable Minions will have a bakeshop-themed float which will feature gigantic cupcakes.

An exclusive tribute for 'The Wizard of Oz' will similarly be included to commemorate its 75th anniversary. Other groups that will perform their acts are The Big Apple Circus and Cirque du Soleil.

Despite the controversy, SeaWorld will similarly push through with its 'Sea of Surprises' float which will feature the park's famed orca as well as a bunch of majestic sea creatures.

The 2013 Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade will officially commence at 77th Street and Central Park West. It will continue down Columbus Circle then turn onto Central Park South. The parade will likewise cover the 6th Avenue/Avenue of the Americas to 34th Street. Upon finishing 34th Street, the parade will have its final turn at 7th Avenue just in front of Macy's Herald Square.

The affair will begin at 9 a.m. ET this coming November 28.

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