GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — It’s arguably the biggest parade there is: the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and this year, it will include the Jenison High School Marching Band.

The parade stepped off at 8:30 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day. The Jenison band’s performance aired on TV around 11:13 a.m.

News 8 anchor Teresa Weakley is accompanying the band on its trip to New York City, joining students on the bus ride there, their trip around the city to see the sights and their hard work in final rehearsals for the parade. Plus, she was with the band on parade day.

  • The Jenison High School Marching Band marches in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
    The Jenison High School Marching Band marches in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
  • The Jenison High School Marching Band marches in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
    The Jenison High School Marching Band marches in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
  • The Jenison High School Marching Band marches in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
    The Jenison High School Marching Band marches in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
  • The Jenison High School Marching Band marches in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
    The Jenison High School Marching Band marches in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
  • The Jenison High School Marching Band marches in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
    The Jenison High School Marching Band marches in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
  • The Jenison High School Marching Band gets ready for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
    The Jenison High School Marching Band gets ready for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
  • The Jenison High School Marching Band gets ready for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
    The Jenison High School Marching Band gets ready for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
  • The Jenison High School Marching Band gets ready for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
    The Jenison High School Marching Band gets ready for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
  • The Jenison High School Marching Band gets ready for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
    The Jenison High School Marching Band gets ready for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
  • The Jenison High School Marching Band prior to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
    The Jenison High School Marching Band prior to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Teresa is documenting her trip in the live blog below: