Audio Glitch Delays War and Treaty Performance at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Technical Difficulties Mar Holiday Celebration

An audio glitch during the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade led to a stalled start for a performance by Grammy-nominated duo the War and Treaty.

Awkward Silence as Cameras Roll

After NBC broadcast cohosts Al Roker, Savannah Gurthrie, and Hoda Kotb introduced the husband and wife pair, singers Michael and Tanya Trotter stood atop a holiday-themed float (complete with a hand-crafted carousel) as cameras rolled, though no music played overhead.

The Trotters looked around in silence as the camera lingered on them, and, after a few seconds, crew members could be heard talking in the background.

Back at the cohosts’ desk, Kotb moved things along while the glitch was sorted out.

Resilience and Positive Attitude Shine Through

“Well, you know what, every now and then, there’s a little hiccup. Tiny one! We’re getting our music together over there,” Kotb said, while Guthrie told the audience that, “It’ll be worth it” when the audio returned, as “the War and Treaty are an incredible band.”

Return to Success

When the show returned from a commercial break, the audio was back in action, and the War and Treaty continued with their rendition of Darlene Love’s Yuletide classic “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home).”

Other Parade Mishaps

The 2024 edition of the parade included several other mishaps, including a title card that misidentified Sesame Street star Olivia Perez as Broadway legend Lea Salonga, and a Riverdance performer slipping and falling on camera amid rainy conditions in NYC.

FAQs

Q: What caused the audio glitch during the parade?

A: The exact cause of the audio glitch has not been publicly disclosed, but technical issues are common during live broadcasts.

Q: Did the War and Treaty recover from the setback?

A: Yes, after the glitch was resolved, the War and Treaty delivered a stellar performance of a holiday classic.

Q: Were there any other notable incidents during the parade?

A: Yes, in addition to the audio glitch, there were other mishaps such as misidentifying a performer and a slip-and-fall incident captured on camera.

Credit: ew.com