Henry Clay High School junior Cole Kiser selected to march in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Lexington junior Cole Kiser has been selected to march in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade as part of the Macy’s Great American Marching Band, according to WKYT. The announcement was made Monday as the parade season approaches.

Kiser, a student at Henry Clay High School, said he auditioned for the marching band in February. He was later accepted in April, completing a process that began months before the parade announcement.

WKYT reported that Kiser’s selection places him among students nationwide who make up the parade’s marching contingent. The Great American Marching Band is drawn from auditioned participants, and the selection is made after review of audition materials and related steps.

For Henry Clay High School, Kiser’s placement is a high-profile recognition of the school’s band program and student performance. Families and classmates typically view the selection as a milestone that highlights student effort and the local music community.

WKYT did not provide additional details about the specific route logistics, parade lineup, or travel planning for Kiser and his school. Those items, if released, would likely come from organizers closer to the event date.

As the announcement spreads, the next updates for Kiser and Henry Clay High School are expected to include parade-week communications, rehearsal information, and any requirements for participating students and families.