Thanksgiving wishes from Hollywood! Jennifer Lopez, Reese Witherspoon and Jon Bon Jovi show fans how they are celebrating Turkey Day

Hollywood loves to celebrate Thanksgiving with their social media followers, and 2023 was no different.

On Thursday stars took to Instagram to post about how they were preparing for Turkey Day inside their mega-mansions with loved ones nearby.

Some are busy in the kitchen putting the turkey in the oven or decorating that apple pie just so or showing off their autumnal décor or mixing drinks.

Others are on power walks to prepare for the big, calorie-laden feast or taking in a football game with their pals or watching the 97th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.

Here is a look at what the A list of Tinseltown – including Jennifer Lopez and Reese Witherspoon – are up to in the last big holiday before Christmas.

Happy Thanksgiving from me to you: Here is a look at what the A list of Tinseltown – including Jennifer Lopez – are up to in the last big holiday before Christmas 

Farm girl: Jennifer Garner, who runs Once Upon A Farm, was seen looking at vegetables

Nice photo: Mark Wahlberg shared a still life image with pumpkins and sunflowers as he wrote, ‘Happy Thanksgiving! What are you most grateful for this year?’

It is one of the biggest holidays of the year with almost 300 million Americans dining on a turkey dinner with all the fixings like mashed potatoes and brussels sprouts.

Lopez was seen making a Berry punch with her brand Delola.

Earlier this month she shared what the holidays will be like with Ben and the kids.

‘I’ve always loved the holidays since I was a little girl, but I’ve really embraced them since I’ve had kids,’ said the former Fly Girl this week.

‘The baking cookies, decorations, dressing up, festive music, giving gifts, seriously I can’t get enough of it. But I love to spend the quality time with family for sure.’

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos were with friends the day before Thanksgiving, including Priyanka Chopra Jonas.

Chopra’s manager Anjula Acharia shared a  selfie of her, Chopra, Ripa, Consuelos in New York City.

‘We had such a warm and wonderful night hosting our girl @priyankachopra being in town with friends and family ♥️,’ Acharia wrote in the caption.

Also there were Huma Abedin, Kal Penn, Sarita Choudhury, Jay Sean, Thara Natalie and Furhan Ahmad. Ripa re-shared the photo with the comment, ‘Squad Goals.’

Younger actress Hilary Duff was baking an apple pie with her son Luca at home in Los Angeles. 

Paris Hilton’s younger sister Nicky Hilton was helping prepare meals this week.

‘Always a fun time volunteering in the kitchen at @godslovenyc during the holiday season. We baked, boxed + labeled pumpkin pie  for the record 15,000 feasts that will be delivered this Thanksgiving!

‘$20 funds a holiday meal for a seriously ill New Yorker and their loved one. If you would like to donate please click the link in my bio.’

Friendsgiving: Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos were with friends the day before Thanksgiving, including Priyanka Chopra Jonas

Nicky Hilton was helping prepare meals. ‘Always a fun time volunteering in the kitchen at @godslovenyc during the holiday season. We baked, boxed + labeled pumpkin pie for the record 15,000 feasts that will be delivered this Thanksgiving!’

‘$20 funds a holiday meal for a seriously ill New Yorker and their loved one. If you would like to donate please click the link in my bio’

She is good in the kitchen: Nicky Hilton also basked these rice krispie treats with Reese’s Peanut Butter cups and candy corn

 Jon Bon Jovi was doing charity.

‘Grateful for everyone who helps further our mission everyday at @jbjsoulkitchen and at events like our annual Chili Cookoff. 

‘Stop in if you’re in town and help pay a meal forward,’ the rocker said.

Alexandra Daddario wore a red turtleneck sweater and a denim apron as she helped Feeding America.

‘Food brings people together. This holiday season, help families facing hunger bring meals home. My family and I joined @feedingamerica and @uocnyc to help package meals for local community members to enjoy ahead of the holidays. Join the movement to help end hunger at feedingamerica.org/holiday!’

There is also the tradition of watching the famed Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade from New York City. 

About 3 million people are expected to attend the 97th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in Manhattan as the weather warms up and skies are clear.

Cher, Jessie James Decker, Ashley Park, Katharine McPhee and David Foster will all be there. 

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Jon Bon Jovi was doing charity. ‘Grateful for everyone who helps further our mission everyday at @jbjsoulkitchen and at events like our annual Chili Cookoff. Stop in if you’re in town and help pay a meal forward,’ the rocker said

Alexandra Daddario wore a red turtleneck sweater and a denim apron as she helped Feeding America. ‘Food brings people together. This holiday season, help families facing hunger bring meals home. My family and I joined @feedingamerica and @uocnyc to help package meals for local community members to enjoy ahead of the holidays. Join the movement to help end hunger at feedingamerica.org/holiday!’

Thanks for this: Reese Witherspoon was showing off her holiday collection for Draper James, ‘Happy Thanksgiving y’all’

For the first time in its long history, The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will begin 30 minutes early in New York and on the official national broadcast. 

Showcasing an exciting lineup of featured character balloons, magical floats, the finest marching bands from across the country, dynamic performance groups, imaginative clowns, the nation’s biggest musical talents and the one-and-only Santa Claus, this is the nation’s premiere Thanksgiving celebration.

‘For nearly 100 years, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has been synonymous with the beginning of the holiday season, celebration and togetherness,’ said Will Coss, Executive Producer of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

‘Our talented team of Macy’s Studios artisans and production specialists work year-round to deliver the nation’s most beloved holiday event, live on Thanksgiving morning. We are proud to hold this responsibility and look forward to sharing our unbelievable designs, larger-than-life character balloons and first-class entertainment, all sure to create lifelong memories for Parade fans nationwide.’

The 97th Macy’s Parade lineup will include 5,000 volunteers, 16 featured character balloons, 26 fantastic floats, 32 heritage and novelty balloons, more than 700 clowns, 12 marching bands and nine performance groups. 

Boss lady: Jessica Simpson posed with her team as she wished her fans a Happy Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving fun: Kelly Clarkson got tips from Martha Stewart on her talk show

Kaley Cuoco from Flight Attendant wore blue as she posed with her baby; she said her child uttered, ‘Mama’

Younger actress Hilary Duff was baking an apple pie with her son Luca at home in Los Angeles

(L-R) Denise Richards, Nick Cannon and Mayra Veronica attend Los Angeles Mission’s Celebrity Thanksgiving at Los Angeles Mission on Wednesday in Los Angeles

Brooke Burke had a Friendsgiving on Wednesday with her pals in Malibu

The workout expert served raw vegetables in a bowl

The menu included roasted chicken and apple cake

Joining these Macy’s Parade fixtures are some of the biggest stars in music, all welcoming in Santa Claus and the holidays.

Stars on 34th Street The Macy’s Parade is an all-star celebration, hosting iconic performers. For the 97th Macy’s Parade, the legendary star of music, film, stage and television, Cher, will perform a new holiday hit and kick off the season at 34th Street.

The broadcast will begin at 8:30 A.M., featuring a showstopping performance by Jon Batiste. Throughout the streets of New York City and on-board Macy’s signature floating stages will be exhilarating performances from artists including Bell Biv DeVoe; Brandy; Chicago; En Vogue; ENHYPEN; David Foster and Katharine McPhee; Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors; Jessie James Decker; Ashley Park with the cast and Muppets of Sesame Street; Pentatonix; Paul Russell; Amanda Shaw and Alex Smith; and Manuel Turizo. 

U.S. Olympic Silver Medalist Jordan Chiles (Gymnastics), U.S. Paralympian Ezra Frech (Track and Field), U.S. Paralympic Gold Medalist Jessica Long (Swimming) and Miss America 2023 Grace Stanke will also join the festivities. 

Taking flight on Thanksgiving will be the Parade’s signature character balloons. Since their introduction in 1927, these larger-than-life balloons showcase some of the world’s most beloved and iconic characters.

This year, seven new featured balloons will debut, including Beagle Scout Snoopy by Peanuts Worldwide; Blue Cat & Chugs by Cool Cats, a digitally native character; Kung Fu Panda’s Po by Universal Pictures’ Dreamworks Animation; Leo by Netflix, Inc.; Monkey D. Luffy by Toei Animation Inc.; Pillsbury Doughboy by Pillsbury; and Uncle Dan by Illumination.

Sean Stewart, far left, shared a photo with his rock star dad Rod Stewart

Good people: Chrissy Teigen, John Legend and their kids were volunteering for Ronald McDonald House

Her pride and joy: Emma Roberts said she was grateful for her child

The floating stages, along with their scheduled performers, include Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem by Nickelodeon & Paramount (Bell Biv DeVoe); Palace of Sweets by Brach’s® (Brandy); Igniting Memories by Solo Stove(Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors); and The Deliciously Delectable World of Wonka by Warner Bros. Pictures.

Returning floats and respective scheduled performers include 1-2-3 Sesame Street by Sesame Workshop (the cast and Muppets of Sesame Street® & Ashley Park); Big City Cheer! by Spirit Of America Productions (Miss America 2023 Grace Stanke); Big Turkey Spectacular by Jennie-O (Paul Russell); Birds Of A Feather Stream Together by Peacock® (with an appearance by U.S. Olympic Silver Medalist Jordan Chiles and U.S. Paralympic Gold Medalist Jessica Long); The Brick-Changer by The LEGO Group (Manuel Turizo).

There was also Camp Snoopy by Peanuts Worldwide; Celebration Gator by Louisiana Office of Tourism (Alex Smith & Amanda Shaw); Colossal Wave Of Wonder by Kalahari Resorts and Conventions (En Vogue); Deck The Halls by Balsam Hill® (Jessie James Decker); Elf Pets® by The Lumistella Company; Fantasy Chocolate Factory by Kinder (Pentatonix); 

David Foster and his wife Katharine McPhee were on the Hallmark Channel float

Jessie James Decker with husband Eric Decker and their kids Vivianne Rose, Eric Thomas and Forrest Bradley 

Brandy wore a pink power suit with a fuzzy coat and gloves

Beagle scout Snoopy balloon flies on the day of the 97th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in Manhattan, New York City

 Al Roker on TODAY Show, November 23, 2023

The 97th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will step off from its traditional starting line at 77th Street and Central Park West at 8:30 A.M. The procession will march down its signature 2.5-mile route taking it from Central Park West to Columbus Circle, turning onto Central Park South and then marching down 6th Avenue/Avenue of the Americas. At 34th Street, the Parade will make its final turn west and end at 7th Avenue in front of Macy’s iconic Herald Square flagship.

Public viewing will be set up along designated portions of the route and managed by the NYPD. Spectators should avoid bringing large bags, umbrellas, backpacks, and strollers. The public entering viewing streets may be subject to a security search. For additional viewing information, please visit macys.com/parade.

A National Celebration Last year’s ‘Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade’ was the most-watched entertainment program of the 2022-23 season as it brings the nation together like no other broadcast. Parade fans nationwide can watch the official telecast on NBC and simulcast on Peacock, from 8:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M., in all time zones. The network will air an encore telecast at 2:00 P.M. ET/PT. New for 2023 will be several additional cameras along the route, giving viewers new Parade vantage points never seen before. ‘TODAY’s’ Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al Roker will join as hosts of the Emmy®-Award winning celebration. The Spanish language simulcast on Telemundo will be hosted by the network’s daytime personalities, Carlos Adyan and Andrea Meza.

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