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Hallmark Channel’s Merry Thanksgiving Weekend returns this year with a twist — an Ultimate Watch Party hosted by the network’s Chief Fan Officer and Fan Leaders! Putting the Hallmarkies in the heart of it all, viewers can enjoy 4 nights filled with merry movies as we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with family and festive features.

The Merry Thanksgiving Weekend Ultimate Watch Party kicks off on Thanksgiving night—Thursday, November 23rd at 8pm/7c with the premiere of Catch Me if You Claus, starring Italia Ricci and Luke Macfarlane, and will conclude on Sunday evening with the premiere of A Biltmore Christmas, starring Bethany Joy Lenz and Kristoffer Polaha. Perhaps the most anticipated movie of the celebration is Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up, the sequel to last year’s holiday hit with an all-star cast led by Lacey Chabert and Wes Brown.

Check out the full lineup below with details on all seven movies you can look forward to!

Hallmark Channel’s Merry Thanksgiving Weekend Lineup:

THURSDAY

Catch Me If You Claus — November 23 at 8p ET/PT
Starring: Italia Ricci and Luke Macfarlane

Avery Quinn (Ricci) is an aspiring news anchor who’s finally getting her big break on her station’s Christmas morning newscast. But that’s put in jeopardy when she captures an intruder in her home wearing a red suit claiming to be Chris (Macfarlane), Santa’s son, who is on his first mission. A night of adventure ensues as they find themselves being pursued by the police as well as some shady characters. Along the way, they connect over living in the shadow of their parents and inspire each other to go after their dreams.

Graphic by LollyChristmas.com; Photo via NBCUniversal

It feels like the year is flying by—Thanksgiving is just days away! To help build more anticipation for the big day, and the “official start” of the holiday season, we have compiled all of the details for the upcoming 97th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade!  The time-honored tradition will feature a big line-up this year filled with exciting floats, balloons, marching bands, performers, and some of your favorite stars as they celebrate throughout the busy streets of New York City. 🦃✨

“TODAY” show anchors Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al Roker will return as hosts of the three-hour telecast, which will be simulcast on Peacock. Nationwide audiences can also catch an encore of the celebration when NBC airs an encore at 2 p.m. ET/PT.

This year’s Macy’s Parade will feature 5,000 volunteers, 16 featured character balloons, 26 fantastic floats, 32 heritage and novelty balloons, more than 700 clowns, 12 marching bands and 9 performance groups.  The legendary star of music, film, stage and television, CHER, will kick off the festivities by performing one of her holiday hits from her album, Christmas, at 34^th Street!

CHERUpdate (11/22/23): Jabari Banks of Peacock’s Bel-Air, Jimmy Fallon and the Roots and Jax have been added as performers to the Macy’s Parade.  Lacey Chabert, Andy Cohen, Leslie Odom Jr., Abigail Spencer and Kenan Thompson & Kel Mitchell have also be added to the lineup, along with Paris 2024 Olympic Hopefuls in Beach Volleyball, Kelly Cheng and Sara Hughes, and Paralympic Hopeful in Track & Field Ezra Frech.

Check out more information about this year’s celebrity guests, performers and attractions below!