Joan Jett Removed From Macy's Parade Float After Ranchers Protest

Joan Jett has been compelled to quit appearing on South Dakota's float in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade after the state's ranchers attacked Joan, who has condemned livestock farming and works closely with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).


On Saturday, Jett, 55, revealed: "I've decided to switch from South Dakota to another float because people's political agendas were getting in the way of what should be a purely entertainment driven event."

Jett noted: "I will remain focused on entertaining the millions of people watching, who will be celebrating a great American tradition."

"When we learned that about Miss Jett, we were rightly concerned about her representing South Dakota and a state that is so heavily reliant on agriculture and livestock production to drive our economy," the South Dakota Cattlemen's Association's Jodiae Anderson was quoted as saying.

Jett will likely move to another float, although details have not been announced.


Another performer will take her place.


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