Why Singers 'Have to Lip Sync' at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Every Year
Don’t expect live singing if you’re tuning in for the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade as it’s very likely that nearly every singer is actually lip-syncing during their performances.
Almost all of the entertainers who “sing” live on 34th Street during the annual event will be lip-syncing and this is perfectly normal for the parade.
Click inside to find out why…
Nearly all performers in the parade have been lip syncing instead of singing live for years for multiple reasons, the biggest one being that floats are moving throughout the parade and having singers perform live would be a logistical nightmare.
Another reason is the cold weather that performers frequently have to face during the parade. It estimated that the morning hours will likely be in the low 40s this year.
John Legend previously revealed, “Fun fact. We all have to lip sync on this parade because the floats don’t have the capacity to handle the sound requirements for a live performance… Know that if you come to my shows, the vocals are 100% live!”
Several years ago, a Grammy-winning singer broke tradition and actually sang LIVE for a change!
Make sure to check out the list of performers for the 2025 parade.
