Photos: Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Members of the Madison Scouts perform during the 88th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.  (ANDREW KELLY / Reuters Photo)

The Snoopy balloon floats down Sixth Avenue during the 88th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.  (ANDREW KELLY / Reuters Photo)

The Snoopy balloon floats down Sixth Avenue during the 88th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.  (ANDREW KELLY / Reuters Photo)

New York Police Officers stand by as a marching band walks down Sixth Avenue during the 88th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.  (ANDREW KELLY / Reuters Photo)

The Harold the Policeman balloon floats down Sixth Avenue during the 88th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.  (ANDREW KELLY / Reuters Photo)

The Red Mighty Morphin Power Ranger balloon floats down Sixth Avenue during the 88th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.  (ANDREW KELLY / Reuters Photo)

The Harold the Fireman balloon floats down Sixth Avenue during the 88th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.  (ANDREW KELLY / Reuters Photo)

People react as they watch the 88th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.  (EDUARDO MUNOZ / Reuters Photo)

Clowns dressed as parking signs greet children at the Macy’s 88th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade.  (PETER FOLEY / EPA)

Lead Singer of the band ‘Kiss’, Gene Simmons greets the crowd at the Macy’s 88th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade.  (PETER FOLEY / EPA)

The Kool-Aid Man moves down Central Park South at the Macy’s 88th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade.  (PETER FOLEY / EPA)

epa04506089 The Red Mighty Morphin Power Ranger floats down Central Park West at the Macy’s 88th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade.  (PETER FOLEY / EPA)

Costumed Senior Citizens march at the Macy’s 88th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade.  (PETER FOLEY / EPA)

Toothless from “How to Train Your Dragon” comes down Central Park West during the 88th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.  (AFP/Getty Images)

Revellers take part in the 88th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.  (Michael Loccisano / Getty Images)

The Skylanders Eruptor balloon passes by during the 88th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.  (Michael Loccisano / Getty Images)

The Spiderman balloon passes by during the 88th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.  (Michael Loccisano / Getty Images)

Santa Claus waves to parade watchers during the 88th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.  (AFP/Getty Images)

The Papa Smurf balloon floats south during Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.  (Andrew Burton / Getty Images)

Nickelodeon’s Spongebob Squarepants balloon returns for the 88th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.  (Rob Kim / Getty Images)

The Ronald McDonald balloon floats down Central Park West during the 88th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.  (AFP/Getty Images)

People watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.  (Andrew Burton / Getty Images)

People participate in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.  (Andrew Burton / Getty Images)

People in costumes participate in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.  (Andrew Burton / Getty Images)

The Thomas the Tank Engine balloon floats south during Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.  (Andrew Burton / Getty Images)

Kelly Heisler and her son Gordon Heisler, age 2, watch the Spider-Man float go by during Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.  (Andrew Burton / Getty Images)

People dressed as Raggedy Ann participate in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.  (Andrew Burton / Getty Images)

The Finn ‘n Jake Adventure Time balloon passes by during the 88th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.  (Michael Loccisano / Getty Images)

Revelers take photos with crowd members during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.  (Andrew Burton / Getty Images)

The Pillsbury Doughboy balloon floats south on Sixth Avenue during Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.  (Andrew Burton / Getty Images)

The Snoopy balloon floats south during Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.  (Andrew Burton / Getty Images)

The Pokemon balloon passes by during the 88th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.  (Michael Loccisano / Getty Images)

Becky G performs on the Nickelodeon’s Dora and Friends: Into The City float which makes its debut at the 88th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.  (Rob Kim / Getty Images)

The 88th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade travels down Central Park West in New York.  (AFP/Getty Images)

The Ronald McDonald balloon floats down Central Park West during the 88th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.  (AFP/Getty Images)

The Hello Kitty balloon floats down Central Park West during the 88th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.  (AFP/Getty Images)

People watch the 88th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York.  (AFP/Getty Images)

Becky G performs on the Nickelodeon’s Dora and Friends: Into The City float which makes its debut at the 88th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.  (Rob Kim / Getty Images)

MKTO performs on the Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles float at the 88th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.  (Rob Kim / Getty Images)

Becky G (C) performs on the Nickelodeon’s Dora and Friends: Into The City float which makes its debut at the 88th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.  (Rob Kim / Getty Images)

Floats are prepared for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York.   (AFP/Getty Images)

Performers wait for the start of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York.  (AFP/Getty Images)

Members of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloon inflation team check balloons during preparations.  (EDUARDO MUNOZ / REUTERS)

A member of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloon inflation team holds the inflation tube during preparations for the 88th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York, November 26, 2014. The Papa Smurf balloon is in the background.  (EDUARDO MUNOZ / REUTERS)

Members of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloon inflation team work on Spiderman during preparations for the 88th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York, November 26, 2014.   (EDUARDO MUNOZ / REUTERS)

Spectators look on during the 88th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Inflation Eve on November 26, 2014 in New York City.  (MIKE COPPOLA/GETTY IMAGES)

Workers help inflate a Papa Smurf balloon float with helium in preparation for the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 26, 2014 in New York City.   (ANDREW BURTON/GETTY IMAGES)

Workers help inflate balloon floats with helium in preparation for the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 26, 2014 in New York City.  (ANDREW BURTON/GETTY IMAGES)

The Pillsbury Doughboy balloon float is inflated during the 88th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Inflation Eve on November 26, 2014 in New York City.  (MIKE COPPOLA/GETTY IMAGES)

Workers prepare the balloon floats for the 88th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 26, 2014 in New York City.  (MIKE COPPOLA/GETTY IMAGES)

Workers prepare the balloon floats for the 88th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade - an event known as “Inflation Eve” - on November 26, 2014 in New York City.  (MIKE COPPOLA/GETTY IMAGES)

Workers prepare the balloon floats for the 88th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade - an event known as “Inflation Eve” - on November 26, 2014 in New York City.  (Mike Coppola / Getty Images)

People watch as balloons are inflated in preparation for the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 26, 2014 in New York City.   (ANDREW BURTON / GETTY IMAGES)