PHOTOS: The 87th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
November 28, 2013
A giant Uncle Sam balloon is marched down 6th Avenue during the 87th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in New York. After fears the balloons could be grounded if sustained winds exceeded 23 mph, Snoopy, Spider-Man and the rest of the iconic balloons received the all-clear from the New York Police Department to fly between Manhattan skyscrapers on Thursday. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) ( Thanksgiving Day Parade )
Logan Berg, 5, of Mount Olive, New Jersey, foreground, reacts as he and others watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade as it makes it's way down New York's Central Park West, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Tina Fineberg) ( Thanksgiving Day Parade )
The Spiderman balloon makes its down Central Park West during the 87th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York November 28, 2013. There was fear that the iconic balloos could have been grounded if windy conditions had picked up this morning. TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images ( 525046687 )
Spectators dressed as turkey stand behind police barricades as they wait for the 87th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in New York. After fears the balloons could be grounded if sustained winds exceeded 23 mph, Snoopy, Spider-Man and the rest of the iconic balloons received the all-clear from the New York Police Department to fly between Manhattan skyscrapers on Thursday. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) ( Thanksgiving Day Parade )
Members of the Woodside One Wheelers participate in the 94th annual Thanksgiving day parade, Thursday Nov. 28, 2013, in Philadelphia. Officials say gusty winds limited use of balloons during parade. The National Weather Service reported winds of about 17 miles per hour gusting to 28 miles per hour at Philadelphia International Airport. (AP Photo/ Joseph Kaczmarek) ( Thanksgiving Day Parade Philly )
A performer on stilts walks near a candy cane balloon during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in New York. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) ( Thanksgiving Day Parade )
A giant Sonic the Hedgehog balloon is marched down 6th Avenue during the 87th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in New York. After fears the balloons could be grounded if sustained winds exceeded 23 mph, Snoopy, Spider-Man and the rest of the iconic balloons received the all-clear from the New York Police Department to fly between Manhattan skyscrapers on Thursday. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) ( Thanksgiving Day Parade )
A Santa's Elf balloon floats above the street during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2013 in New York City. Despite earlier concerns about the wind, the balloons flew as planned for the parade. (Photo by Kena Betancur/Getty Images) ( 452370809 )
Robert Weber, of New Rochelle, N.Y., watches the 87th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade while wearing a Thanksgiving and Hannukkah-themed hat, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in New York. After fears the balloons could be grounded if sustained winds exceeded 23 mph, Snoopy, Spider-Man and the rest of the iconic balloons received the all-clear from the New York Police Department to fly between Manhattan skyscrapers on Thursday. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) ( Thanksgiving Day Parade )
From left to right, Sam Howell, 5, Andrew Halvorsen, 4, and Evan Howell, 4, watch the 94th annual Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in Philadelphia. Officials say gusty winds limited use of balloons during parade. The National Weather Service reported winds of about 17 miles per hour gusting to 28 miles per hour at Philadelphia International Airport. (AP Photo/ Joseph Kaczmarek) ( Thanksgiving Day Parade Philly )
A performer walks near the crowd during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in New York. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) ( Thanksgiving Day Parade )
A spectator waves to Santa Claus during the 87th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in New York. After fears the balloons could be grounded if sustained winds exceeded 23 mph, Snoopy, Spider-Man and the rest of the iconic balloons received the all-clear from the New York Police Department to fly between Manhattan skyscrapers on Thursday. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) ( Thanksgiving Day Parade )
Balloon handlers wait before the 87th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) ( Thanksgiving Day Parade )
Santa Claus waves to the crowd during the 87th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in New York. After fears the balloons could be grounded if sustained winds exceeded 23 mph, Snoopy, Spider-Man and the rest of the iconic balloons received the all-clear from the New York Police Department to fly between Manhattan skyscrapers on Thursday. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) ( Thanksgiving Day Parade )
A performer dressed as a nutcracker poses for a photograph as he marches down 6th Avenue during the 87th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in New York. After fears the balloons could be grounded if sustained winds exceeded 23 mph, Snoopy, Spider-Man and the rest of the iconic balloons received the all-clear from the New York Police Department to fly between Manhattan skyscrapers on Thursday. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) ( Thanksgiving Day Parade )
A spectator waves to Santa Claus during the 87th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in New York. After fears the balloons could be grounded if sustained winds exceeded 23 mph, Snoopy, Spider-Man and the rest of the iconic balloons received the all-clear from the New York Police Department to fly between Manhattan skyscrapers on Thursday. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) ( Thanksgiving Day Parade )
Singer Ariana Grande makes her way down Central Park West during the 87th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York November 28, 2013. TIMOTHY CLARY/AFP/Getty Images ( 525046156 )
Miss America Nina Davuluri waves at the crowd during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in New York. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) ( Thanksgiving Day Parade )
A giant Buzz Lightyear balloon is marched down 6th Avenue during the 87th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in New York. After fears the balloons could be grounded if sustained winds exceeded 23 mph, Snoopy, Spider-Man and the rest of the iconic balloons received the all-clear from the New York Police Department to fly between Manhattan skyscrapers on Thursday. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) ( Thanksgiving Day Parade )
Snoopy flies by as spectators look on during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in New York. After fears the balloons could be grounded if sustained winds exceeded 23 mph, Snoopy, Spider-Man and the rest of the iconic balloons received the all-clear from the New York Police Department to fly between Manhattan skyscrapers on Thursday. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) ( Thanksgiving Day Parade )
A giant Spongebob Squarepants balloon is marched down 6th Avenue during the 87th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in New York. After fears the balloons could be grounded if sustained winds exceeded 23 mph, Snoopy, Spider-Man and the rest of the iconic balloons received the all-clear from the New York Police Department to fly between Manhattan skyscrapers on Thursday. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) ( Thanksgiving Day Parade )
Kayla Mieczkowski, 17, right, of Holbrook, N.Y., takes a photograph of herself with a performer during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in New York. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) ( Thanksgiving Day Parade )
The Papa Smurf balloon floats above the street during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2013 in New York City. Despite earlier concerns about the wind, the balloons flew as planned for the parade. (Photo by Kena Betancur/Getty Images) ( 452358837 )
A police officer stands guard as a balloon flies low because of wind activity during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in New York. After fears the balloons could be grounded if sustained winds exceeded 23 mph, Snoopy, Spider-Man and the rest of the iconic balloons received the all-clear from the New York Police Department to fly between Manhattan skyscrapers on Thursday. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) ( Thanksgiving Day Parade )
Women dressed as clowns talk to a police officer during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in New York. After fears the balloons could be grounded if sustained winds exceeded 23 mph, Snoopy, Spider-Man and the rest of the iconic balloons received the all-clear from the New York Police Department to fly between Manhattan skyscrapers on Thursday. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) ( Thanksgiving Day Parade )
Performers walk during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in New York. After fears the balloons could be grounded if sustained winds exceeded 23 mph, Snoopy, Spider-Man and the rest of the iconic balloons received the all-clear from the New York Police Department to fly between Manhattan skyscrapers on Thursday. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) ( Thanksgiving Day Parade )
A Native American performance group marches down 6th Avenue during the 87th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in New York. After fears the balloons could be grounded if sustained winds exceeded 23 mph, Snoopy, Spider-Man and the rest of the iconic balloons received the all-clear from the New York Police Department to fly between Manhattan skyscrapers on Thursday. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) ( Thanksgiving Day Parade )
A performer on the Cirque du Soleil float cheers after firing confetti into the crowd on 6th Avenue during the 87th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in New York. After fears the balloons could be grounded if sustained winds exceeded 23 mph, Snoopy, Spider-Man and the rest of the iconic balloons received the all-clear from the New York Police Department to fly between Manhattan skyscrapers on Thursday. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) ( Thanksgiving Day Parade )
Alan Nava, 9, top left, of Queens, N.Y., reacts as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles float approach during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in New York. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) ( Thanksgiving Day Parade )
A member of the James Madison University Royal Dukes marching band stands ready on Central Park West before the 87th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in New York. After fears the balloons could be grounded if sustained winds exceeded 23 mph, Snoopy, Spider-Man and the rest of the iconic balloons received the all-clear from the New York Police Department to fly between Manhattan skyscrapers on Thursday. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) ( Thanksgiving Day Parade )
A performer carries balloons during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in New York. After fears the balloons could be grounded if sustained winds exceeded 23 mph, Snoopy, Spider-Man and the rest of the iconic balloons received the all-clear from the New York Police Department to fly between Manhattan skyscrapers on Thursday. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) ( Thanksgiving Day Parade )
Drum Major Benjamin Littlejohn leads the Nansemond River High School Magnificent Marching Warrior Band during the 94th annual Thanksgiving day parade, Thursday Nov. 28, 2013, in Philadelphia. Officials say gusty winds limited use of balloons during parade. The National Weather Service reported winds of about 17 miles per hour gusting to 28 miles per hour at Philadelphia International Airport. (AP Photo/ Joseph Kaczmarek) ( Thanksgiving Day Parade Philly )
Spectators watch from balconies as the James Madison University Royal Dukes marching band walks across 59th Street during the 87th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in New York. After fears the balloons could be grounded if sustained winds exceeded 23 mph, Snoopy, Spider-Man and the rest of the iconic balloons received the all-clear from the New York Police Department to fly between Manhattan skyscrapers on Thursday. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) ( Thanksgiving Day Parade )
Performers walk alongside giant floating balloons during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2013 in New York City. Despite earlier concerns about the wind, the balloons flew as planned for the parade. (Photo by Kena Betancur/Getty Images) ( 452357637 )
A giant Sonic the Hedgehog balloon is marched low across 59th Street during the 87th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in New York. After fears the balloons could be grounded if sustained winds exceeded 23 mph, Snoopy, Spider-Man and the rest of the iconic balloons received the all-clear from the New York Police Department to fly between Manhattan skyscrapers on Thursday. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) ( Thanksgiving Day Parade )
Performers march during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in New York. After fears the balloons could be grounded if sustained winds exceeded 23 mph, Snoopy, Spider-Man and the rest of the iconic balloons received the all-clear from the New York Police Department to fly between Manhattan skyscrapers on Thursday. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) ( Thanksgiving Day Parade )
Residents in an apartment block watch as giant balloons float past during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2013 in New York City. Despite earlier concerns about the wind, the balloons flew as planned for the parade. (Photo by Kena Betancur/Getty Images) ( 452357631 )
The Papa Smurf balloon floats above the street during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2013 in New York City. Despite earlier concerns about the wind, the balloons flew as planned for the parade. (Photo by Kena Betancur/Getty Images) ( 452358841 )
Snoopy flies by as spectators look on during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in New York. After fears the balloons could be grounded if sustained winds exceeded 23 mph, Snoopy, Spider-Man and the rest of the iconic balloons received the all-clear from the New York Police Department to fly between Manhattan skyscrapers on Thursday. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) ( Thanksgiving Day Parade )
The Wizard of Oz balloon makes it way through New York's Columbus Circle during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Thursday Nov. 28, 2013 in New York. After fears the balloons could be grounded if sustained winds exceeded 23 mph, the balloons received the all-clear from the New York Police Department to fly between Manhattan skyscrapers on Thursday. (AP Photo/Tina Fineberg) ( Thanksgiving Day Parade )
Quantum Of The Seas Godmother Kristin Chenoweth sails down the streets of New York onboard Royal Caribbeans new float, "A World at Sea," as part of the 87th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade festivities on November 28, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Rob Kim/Getty Images) ( 452370745 )
Spectators watch as the Hello Kitty balloon floats above the street during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2013 in New York City. Despite earlier concerns about the wind, the balloons flew as planned for the parade. (Photo by Kena Betancur/Getty Images) ( 452357627 )
The Ronald McDonald balloon makes its down Central Park West during the 87th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York November 28, 2013. There was fear that the iconic balloos could have been grounded if windy conditions had picked up this morning. TIMOTHY CLARY/AFP/Getty Images ( 525045746 )
The Elf on a Shelf balloon floats above the street during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2013 in New York City. Despite earlier concerns about the wind, the balloons flew as planned for the parade. (Photo by Kena Betancur/Getty Images) ( 452358835 )
People look out of a window of a building as the "Elf-in-a-Shelf "balloon flies by during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in New York. After fears the balloons could be grounded if sustained winds exceeded 23 mph, Snoopy, Spider-Man and the rest of the iconic balloons received the all-clear from the New York Police Department to fly between Manhattan skyscrapers on Thursday. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) ( APTOPIX Thanksgiving Day Parade )
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