Savannah Guthrie

Credit Image:google.com After working through the holiday, Savannah Guthrie of TODAY's morning show has chosen to forego her responsibilities. Savannah Guthrie

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[{"selector":"#anim-33b27b72-5035-4697-9dbe-538c7e3750d2 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(21.874999829338595%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Credit Image:google.com The Today Show examined what it takes to stage the historic event ahead of the 96th parade. Learn more