NEW YORK — The University of Missouri’s marching band was front in center in the opening act of the 96th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Thursday. The band lined 34th street and played as Lea Michelle and the cast of Funny Girl sang "Don't Rain on my Parade."

The band then marched for 50 minutes along the parade route, playing the entire time. Their song selection: "All I wanna do" by Sheryl Crow, a Mizzou alum. 

The 350-member marching band arrived in town days early for practies and even were featured on the Today Show. 

After the parade, they will head back to Columbia for another home MU football game Friday, Nov. 25.