The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade is a cherished holiday tradition for families across the United States. Walt Disney himself presented the entertainment conglomerate’s first holiday parade from Disneyland Park in 1962. Each year, the parade marches down Main Street, U.S.A., with appearances from timeless characters like Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and more. This year also featured performances from Elton John, John Legend, and Carly Pearce, who delighted viewers with this charming classic.
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Carly Pearce Performs “(Everybody’s Waitin’ for) The Man with the Bag“
Hosted by Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro, ABC and Disney+ aired the Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade on ABC and Disney+ Christmas morning (Wednesday, Dec. 25.)
In addition to the parade, a slew of performers also brought the holiday cheer. Country star Carly Pearce sang the 1950 classic “(Everybody’s Waitin’ for) The Man with the Bag.”
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Written in 1950 by Irving Taylor, Dudley Brooks, and Hal Stanley, Kay Starr first recorded “(Everybody’s Waitin’ for) The Man with the Bag.” The song found its place in the rotation of most popular Christmas songs in the early ’50s.
Pearce was excited to perform in the storied parade, saying, “When I think of Christmas and when I think of Disney, I think of two of the most magical and just joyous times of the year. It’s very nostalgic and just I’m really honored to get to be here.”
Hear Pearce’s Christmas Duet With Michael Bublé
It’s been a busy holiday season for Carly Pearce. The three-time CMA Award winner also released “Maybe This Christmas,” a bittersweet duet with the King of Christmas himself, Michael Bublé. The pair debuted the song live during The Voice season 26 live finale.
Additionally, they teamed up for a second performance at the hallowed Grand Ole Opry, marking Bublé’s debut.
“Michael’s a global icon who loves the same type of classic country music that I do,” Pearce said. “Watching him (play on the Opry) and achieve one of our shared dreams was genuinely moving.”
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