Sharon & Kelly Osbourne’s Macy’s Enigma: The Mother-Daughter “Very Special” Surprise Poised to Steal Thanksgiving

The iconic floats and balloon giants of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade are already commanding headlines, but one mother-daughter duo’s secret is commanding all the conversation.
Sharon and Kelly Osbourne, the unfiltered icons whose The Osbournes dynasty blended chaos, charm, and unbreakable bonds, are set to grace the 99th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 27, 2025. But whispers from the production crew reveal a “very special” element they’re crafting—one so unexpected that insiders are buzzing with hints that “Sharon and Kelly’s float will steal the entire parade.” Is it a brand-new mother-daughter segment? A holiday duet of one of their timeless tracks? Or a secret guest riding along on their float? As Thanksgiving morning looms, the speculation is reaching fever pitch, with fans poring over every clue and the entertainment world holding its breath for what could be the Osbournes’ most unforgettable moment yet.

The Osbournes’ parade slot is a triumphant homecoming for a duo that’s always thrived on family-first fire.
At 73 and 41 respectively, Sharon and Kelly—whose reality TV reign from 2002 to 2005 redefined celebrity candor—have long been a beacon of bold, blended love, navigating Ozzy’s health haze and their own headlines with the grit that turns trials into triumphs. Their Macy’s nod comes amid a banner year: Sharon’s 2025 memoir Unapologetic topping charts, Kelly’s sobriety journey inspiring her No Bad Vibes podcast empire. Parade producers tapped them in September, drawn to their “raw resilience” for the event’s themes of gratitude and togetherness. “Sharon and Kelly aren’t just performers—they’re a family force that captures the spirit of the season,” Macy’s creative director Jeanette Kang told Variety. “We wanted a duo who could make families feel seen, from the front row to the family room.” The Osbournes, fresh from Sharon’s colon cancer revelation and Kelly’s emotional family features at the CMAs, signed on humbly, teasing in a People interview: “Thanksgiving’s about the table, not the triumph. But we’ve got something for the kids watching—something that hits the heart like home.” The float? A bespoke “Osbourne Oasis” creation: a quirky English cottage on wheels, complete with glowing lanterns and a wraparound screen for interactive sing-alongs, towed by a vintage black cab nodding to their Birmingham roots.

Insiders tease a “surprise element” that could redefine parade performances, fusing the Osbournes’ edge with seasonal wonder.
Crew leaks point to a brand-new mother-daughter segment: “Unfiltered Gratitude,” a heartfelt original blending Sharon’s sharp wit with Kelly’s soulful strums, penned during Sharon’s recovery (“From the chaos we chase to the calm we crave / Gratitude’s the glue that gets us through”). Filmed rehearsals show the duo bantering on the float, backed by a lean band of fiddle and steel, with holographic “family ghosts” (subtle nods to Ozzy and Jack) flickering on the screen. Or is it a holiday duet? Rumors swirl of “Crazy Train” reimagined as “Crazy Thanks,” with lyrics tweaked for the feast (“Pour a round for the ones who ain’t here / Raise a glass to the ghosts we hold dear”). The secret guest angle? Fuel for frenzy: whispers of Ozzy (76 and feisty) or Jack (40) joining for a mid-parade mash-up, perhaps “Mama, I’m Coming Home” with a festive twist. Production insiders, bound by NDAs, hint at interactivity: kids along the route triggering light shows via app, turning the parade into a nationwide “gratitude chain.” “Sharon and Kelly’s float will steal the entire parade,” one crew member leaked to People. “It’s not spectacle—it’s soul, wrapping families in their warmth from 34th Street to your living room.”

Fans are dissecting every crumb, turning Thanksgiving prep into Osbourne speculation fever.
Social media’s ablaze with #OsbourneParadeSurprise trending to 3 million mentions, devotees decoding Instagram hints: a porch pic with a turkey carving knife captioned “Slicing up something special,” a guitar case monogrammed “TG25.” Beverly Hills neighbors nod to rehearsals: the Osbournes spotted at Blackbird Studio with holiday harpist Hilary Hahn, fueling “Mama, I’m Coming Home” yuletide remix rumors. Critics call it a coup: Billboard‘s “Osbournes’ Macy’s Magic: From Reality Royals to Thanksgiving Titans,” praising their “rooted reverence” amid the parade’s pop pomp (Cynthia Erivo opening, Lainey Wilson closing). For the faithful who’ve flipped to “Mama, I’m Coming Home” in weary wakes, the tease tugs tender: in an era of algorithm anthems, the Osbournes’ surprise promises purity—faith-fueled family, no filters. As the parade path from Central Park West to Herald Square awaits, the world whispers wiser: in the glare of grand gestures, the quiet clasp claims the crown. Sharon and Kelly don’t demand the devotion—they deepen it, one heartfelt hold at a time. Tune in at 9 a.m. ET on NBC and Peacock—whatever they bring, it’ll be the holiday harmony we need.