Jimmy Fallon Sparks Confusion at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

NEW YORK CITY, NY — Jimmy Fallon created quite a stir during the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade as he made an unusual appearance that puzzled many viewers.

The Tonight Show host was one of the first guests to appear in NBC‘s coverage of the annual event. He was there to promote his new Christmas album, Holiday Seasoning, but his choice of sunglasses and antics left viewers scratching their heads.

Despite the gloomy, rainy weather in New York City, Fallon opted for sunglasses and sarcastically remarked, “It’s so bright here.” His interview with hosts Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie took a peculiar turn as he attempted to energize the segment by dancing to “Jump in the Line (Shake, Senora),” which drew polite laughter from the hosts.

As the ETSU marching band passed by, the segment became awkward. Fallon struggled to hear a fan question, ultimately saying, “I can’t even hear you,” and exited the segment. Kotb and Guthrie handled the transition smoothly as Fallon prepared for his parade performance.

During the parade, Fallon continued to wear his shades and faced criticism from some viewers who suggested he lip-synced his rendition of “Hey Rudy” alongside his backup band, The Roots. Commentary on social media highlighted mixed feelings about his appearance. One fan wrote, “Sunglasses in the rain is the most Jimmy Fallon that Jimmy can Fallon.”

While some found humor in Fallon’s choice, others expressed concern about his state during the event. “I need a little of whatever Jimmy Fallon had this morning,” joked one social media user. Others suggested his antics gave off “big hangover energy,” a possibility backed by Fallon’s previous comments about sunglasses concealing a hangover.

An insider noted that Fallon is not bothered by the attention, stating, “The only person people seem to be talking about from the parade is him. For Jimmy, he’s hoping the interest will translate into more album sales this holiday season.”

Fallon has a history of referencing bar outings, including sharing a song titled “Thanksgiving Eve” that mentions going to a bar. He encouraged fans to play it during holiday gatherings.

As he prepared for his performance at the upcoming 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, thoughts linger about his last year’s appearance.