Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Spectators wave to Santa Claus on a passing float during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York.

A performer carries balloons during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York.

The SpongeBob SquarePants balloon moves down Sixth Avenue during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York.

Santa Claus waves from his float as he passes along Sixth Avenue during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade in New York.

Members of the Hendrickson High School band from Pflugerville, Texas, march on Central Park West during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York.

Crowds line the sidewalk and street for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York.

Spectators watch from balconies along Central Park South as the Pillsbury Doughboy balloon passes during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade in New York.