Lexington high school junior to march in Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A Lexington high school student will march in the 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade as part of the Macy’s Great American Marching Band.

Cole Kiser, a junior at Henry Clay High School, was announced as a member of the band Monday. He auditioned for the band in February and was accepted in April.

Kiser, a trumpet player, is a three-year member of Henry Clay’s marching band, advanced wind ensemble, advanced jazz band and steel band. He has also been a part of honors bands at the University of Kentucky and Eastern Kentucky University.

This is not his first time marching in a major holiday parade.

Kiser marched in the 137th Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, on New Year’s Day as part of the Bands of America Honor band.

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade will take place on Thursday, Nov. 26, from 8:30 a.m. to noon.