CNN Debuts Inaugural “Thanksgiving in America” Special
Featuring Parades Across the Country From New York City, Philadelphia, Chicago, Houston, and Detroit
Appearances from Bobby Flay, Kristin Cavallari, T.I. and More
Featuring Performances by Andy Grammer and The Temptations
Hosted by CNN’s John Berman and Erica Hill Beginning at 8am ET on CNN
Promo: https://youtu.be/ZsVEvYV3pvQ
NEW YORK – (November 25, 2024) – CNN will debut the inaugural “Thanksgiving in America” special broadcast on Thanksgiving Day, giving a front row seat to the biggest parades across the country from 8am to 12pm ET. The show will feature celebrity guests sharing their own holiday traditions and will be hosted by CNN Anchor and Correspondent John Berman and CNN Anchor and National Correspondent Erica Hill from New York City.
CNN’s “Thanksgiving in America” will feature special appearances from Bobby Flay, T.I., Kristin Cavallari, Drew Scott (The Property Brothers), Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal, Ernie Johnson and Kenny Smith from Inside the NBA, Roy Wood Jr., Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black from CNN’s Have I Got News For You, and Erin French (The Lost Kitchen). It will also feature musical performances from Andy Grammer and The Temptations.
Highlights from Thanksgiving Day parades in cities across the country will air live, including in New York City, Philadelphia, Chicago, Houston, and Detroit. CNN correspondents will provide on-the-ground reporting from celebrations nationwide including from Senior Data Reporter Harry Enten, Correspondent Rosa Flores, Correspondent Brynn Gingras, Correspondent Omar Jimenez, Correspondent Polo Sandoval, Correspondent Nick Valencia and Correspondent Whitney Wild.
This inaugural Thanksgiving Day broadcast joins CNN celebration specials marking key cultural moments, including “The Fourth in America,” “Juneteenth: Celebrating Freedom and Legacy,” Eclipse Across America, and the 2021 post-Covid WE LOVE NYC: The Homecoming Concert.
CNN’s “Thanksgiving in America” special will broadcast live on CNN and CNN Max. The show will stream live on CNN Max for Max subscribers and for pay TV subscribers via CNN.com, CNN connected TV and mobile apps on Thursday, November 28.
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