Ticketed – The musical performances will be featured on two separate stages during the parade and national telecast, and will include the following artists: Clay Aiken; India.Arie; Band of Merrymakers featuring Mark McGrath, Natasha Bedingfield, Tyler Glenn of Neon Trees, Kevin Griffin of Better Than Ezra and Sam Hollander, Daughtry, Diana Degarmo, Kat Graham, Candice Glover, Taylor Hicks, Alexander Jean featuring B.C. Jean and Mark Ballas, Sean Kingston, Heather Russell, Ruben Studdard, and Ace Young. Performances will feature the Marine Toys for Tots program, which is essential in providing gifts to less fortunate children everywhere.