Joan Jett and her band are getting a new float at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

According to CNN, Jett was switched from her parade float representing South Dakota after ranchers protested her appearance, complaining about having a vegetarian and animal rights advocate representing their state.

"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 said in a statement released Friday. "I will remain focused on entertaining the millions of people watching, who will be celebrating a great American tradition."

Jett is a supporter of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, the world's largest animal rights group that promotes a vegetarian diet and condemns factory farms and ranches.

Jodie Anderson of the South Dakota Cattlemen's Association, said Jett does not represent the state that is "so heavily reliant on agriculture and livestock production." The state pays $175,000 to support the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and have a float in the event, and $5,000 of that goes to pay expenses for the artist on the float, CNN reported.

Orlando Veras, Macy's parade spokesman, told The Associated Press on Friday that a new performer for the South Dakota float will be announced later. 

"The Parade has never taken on, promoted or otherwise engaged in social commentary, political debate, or other forms of advocacy, no matter how worthy," Veras said in a statement. "Macy's intention is only to provide a range of entertaining elements and performers free of endorsements or agendas."

Veras said the annual New York City parade is about entertainment, not advocacy, and that Macy's was making the change "to prevent any further distraction from our entertainment mission."

David Matthews, PETA's senior vice president, said he's happy with the publicity that has formed around Jeff and the parade. 

"Thanks to South Dakota's reactionary ranchers, people across the country have learned why Joan Jett supports PETA," Mathews said. "The meat trade can't stand any scrutiny of its cruelty."

Many celebrities who support PETA have appeared on previous Macy's parade floats or performed without controversy, PETA spokeswoman Moira Colley said. Some artist include "Glee" actress Lea Michele, Jay McGuiness of "The Wanted", singer Jay Sean, Alan Cumming and Carrie Underwood. 

More than 3 million people are expected to watch the parade on the streets of New York, with more than 50 million watching the event on television nationwide.