Carly Rae Jepsen, Flo Rida and The Wanted to play Thanksgiving Day Parade

Pop singer Carly Rae Jepsen, rapper Flo Rida, and boyband The Wanted are among the stars set to headline Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on 22 November (12).

Hip-hop group The Roots, singer Colbie Caillat, Everybody Talks hitmakers Neon Trees, country star Trace Adkins, and pop duo Karmin will also perform on floats set to cruise down New York City's streets on the holiday.

A number of other celebrities will participate in the festivities, including Australian singer Cody Simpson, comedienne Whoopi Goldberg, The X Factor winner Rachel Crow, and Olympic gold medallist Gabby Douglas.

Event executive Amy Kule says, "As it has during turbulent times in our history, we hope the Macy's Parade serves as a beacon of hope and renewal for all Americans, who will gather with friends and family to give thanks this season and begin to heal from the devastating aftermath of Superstorm Sandy."