Cher is obviously a superstar but even a superstar can be the opening act when it comes to Santa. Cher will make her appearance just before the parade's end, signaled by the arrival of Santa’s sleigh, parade organizers said. This year’s parade will feature 16 giant character balloons, 26 floats, 32 novelty and heritage inflatables, 12 marching bands, 700 clowns and eight performance groups.
Cher is set to take the opening act when the spotlight shifts to the arrival of Santa Clause's sleigh at the end of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, event officials say.