Nov. 28, 2013
A giant Uncle Sam balloon peers down on spectators along Sixth Avenue during the parade. There had been some concerns about whether high winds would keep the parade’s 16 giant balloons out of view, but the cherished tradition prevailed.
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Nov. 28, 2013
Performers wave as they walk down Central Park West at the start of the parade. The parade is a favorite of New Yorkers and people across the country, who watch it on television each year.
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Nov. 28, 2013
A clown rides a bicycle float during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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Nov. 28, 2013
Members of the James Madison University Royal Dukes marching band rile up the crowds during the parade. The Marching Dukes led the parade. It is the third time the Virginia college band has been in the parade, previously marching in 2001 and 2008.
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Nov. 28, 2013
Spectators hold up signs during the parade, which draws both New Yorkers and throngs of tourists.
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Nov. 28, 2013
Clown Martin Thomas leaps over fellow clowns before the start of the parade. Many of the performers in the parade are Macy’s employees, who train and practice for the event.
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Nov. 28, 2013
Spectators throw confetti during the parade.
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Nov. 28, 2013
The Spider-Man balloon floats down Central Park West. Balloon handlers were keeping a tight grip on their inflated characters and held them fairly close to the ground in tree-lined areas. The wind was about 26 mph.
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Nov. 28, 2013
People look on as the Spider-Man balloon floats by down Sixth Avenue.
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Nov. 28, 2013
A Sponge Bob Squarepants balloon makes its way down Sixth Avenue.
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Nov. 28, 2013
Television personality Jimmy Fallon rides on a float with Seasame Street's Big Bird, left, and Cookie Monster, right.
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Nov. 28, 2013
Children react to a Sesame Street character during the parade.
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Nov. 28, 2013
A performer dressed as a nutcracker marches down Sixth Avenue.
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Nov. 28, 2013
The United States Marine Corp Band performs for the crowd.
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Nov. 28, 2013
A police officer stands on Sixth Avenue as a giant fireman balloon passes by during the parade.
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Nov. 28, 2013
Spectators dressed as turkeys stand behind police barricades as they wait for the parade.
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Nov. 28, 2013
A performer waves as she walks along Central Park West.
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Nov. 28, 2013
A Native American performance group marches down Sixth Avenue.
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Nov. 28, 2013
The Pillsbury Doughboy balloon floats down Sixth Avenue.
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Nov. 28, 2013
Members of the Woodside One Wheelers participate in the parade.
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Nov. 28, 2013
Performers march during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Although spectators could bundle up for the morning’s 30 degree chill, parade performers had to do best with what little protection their costumes could provide.
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Nov. 28, 2013
The Sonic the Hedgehog balloon waits its turn to enter the parade.
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Nov. 28, 2013
Singer Ariana Grande makes her way down Central Park West during the parade, which includes musical performances to promote new recordings or Broadway shows.
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Nov. 28, 2013
Clowns line up behind a barricade before the start of the parade.
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Nov. 28, 2013
A marching band makes its way down Sixth Avenue.
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Nov. 28, 2013
A balloon of Finn and Jake, characters from "Adventure Time," makes its way down Sixth Avenue.
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Nov. 28, 2013
Spectators on a balcony watch the Paul Frank balloon floats past on Central Park West .
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Nov. 28, 2013
A giant balloon casts a shadow on a church behind spectators along the parade route.
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Nov. 28, 2013
A Buzz Lightyear balloon makes it's way down Sixth Avenue.
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Nov. 28, 2013
Children watch the parade along Central Park West.
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Nov. 28, 2013
Miss America Nina Davuluri waves to the crowd.
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Nov. 28, 2013
The Hello Kitty balloon makes its way down Sixth Avenue.
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Nov. 28, 2013
The Elf on the Shelf balloon floats down Central Park West.
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Nov. 28, 2013
A spectator waves to Santa Claus during the parade.
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Nov. 28, 2013
Santa Claus waves at spectators along the parade route.
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