Tinsel TV: Holiday shows scheduled today

The Thanksgiving Day Parade” (8 a.m., WBBM-Channel 2) The Macy’s extravaganza, live from New York.

“McDonald’s Thanksgiving Parade” (8 a.m., WGN-Channel 9) Live coverage of the State Street procession.

“Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade” (9 a.m., WMAQ-Channel 5) Floats, bands and big balloons on Seventh Avenue.

“Bozo, Gar & Ray” (11 a.m., WGN-Channel 9) A look back at WGN children’s classics includes the 1950s favorites “Hardrock, Coco and Joe,” “Suzy Snowflake” and “Frosty the Snowman.”

“Home Alone” (11 a.m., FX) Macaulay Culkin. A boy left on his own takes on bumbling burglars. Repeats until 11 p.m. 1990

“Jeff Dunham’s Very Special Christmas Special” (7 p.m., Comedy Central) The ventriloquist spends the holiday with dummies.

“A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” (7 p.m., WLS-Channel 7) Snoopy serves the gang toast and popcorn.

“Miracle on 34th Street” (7 p.m., ABC Family) Dylan McDermott. A girl’s skepticism about Santa is put to the test. 1994

“Elf” (8 p.m., USA) Will Ferrell. A man brought up at Santa’s workshop searches for his identity in New York. 2003

“Sting: A Winter’s Tale” (10:30 p.m., WTTW-Channel 11) The rocker performs seasonal songs at an English cathedral.

“Larry the Cable Guy’s Hula-Palooza Christmas Luau” (11 p.m., CMT) Mele Kalikimaka from the hick comedian and guests Kenan Thompson, Billy Currington and the Zac Brown Band.

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