Moulin Rouge! The Musical received backlash over Natalie Mendoza's and the cast "risqué" costumes during their performance.
The parade returned to its original format after being cut by 88% the previous year due to the ongoing pandemic, high school and college marching bands that was set to appear in the previous parade were invited to perform.
Andrea Macasaet who plays Anne Boleyn in the musical SIX! didn't perform with the cast, Courtney Mack who is an alternate for the show performed in her place.