A Thanksgiving Tradition: The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade [Photos]
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The 77th Annual Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade In New York
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 27: Santa Claus participates in The 77th Annual Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 27, 2003 in New York City. (Photo by Matthew Peyton/Getty Images)
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The Honey Nut Cheerios Bee balloon moves through T
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES: The Honey Nut Cheerios Bee balloon moves through Times Square in New York during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 25 November 1999. The Honey Nut Cheerios Bee is one of three new balloons this year. AFP PHOTO Doug KANTER (Photo credit should read DOUG KANTER/AFP/Getty Images)
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Nickelodeon's Rugrats balloon (L) makes its way do
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES: Nickelodeon's Rugrats balloon (L) makes its way down Broadway 26 November in New York during the 72nd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Cartoon Network's Dexter balloon (R) follows as a steady rain fell throughout the parade. High winds prevented several of the balloons from participating under new safety rules implemented since a spectator was struck and injured by a lamppost that was hit by a balloon at last year's parade. AFP PHOTO Stan HONDA (Photo credit should read STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images)
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The Honey Nut Cheerios Bee balloon stares out at t
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES: The Honey Nut Cheerios Bee balloon stares out at the thousands lining Broadway in New York during the 773rd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 25 November 1999. The Honey Nut Cheerios Bee is one of three new balloons this year. AFP PHOTO Doug KANTER (Photo credit should read DOUG KANTER/AFP/Getty Images)
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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Fills Streets Of New York
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: Onlookers watch as a balloon floats down Broadway during the 78th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade November 25, 2004 in New York City. Thousands attended the parade which featured 15 giant character balloons and 27 floats. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
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76th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 28: Sesame Street's Big Bird and friends perform at the 76th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in Herald Square November 28, 2002 in New York City. (Photo by Matthew Peyton/Getty Images)
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76th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 28: The cast of "The Producers" performs at the 76th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in Herald Square November 28, 2002 in New York City. (Photo by Matthew Peyton/Getty Images)
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Charlie Brown makes his way through Time
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES: Charlie Brown makes his way through Times Sqaure during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York 25 November 2004. The parade features 59 baloons and 27 floats. AFP PHOTO/Timothy A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)
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Handlers pull the Betty Boop balloon past Macy's d
NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 23: Handlers pull the Betty Boop balloon past Macy's department store (L), with the Empire State building in the background, 23 November during the 69th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. Some 2 million people are estimated to attend the traditional parade of balloons and marching bands. (Photo credit should read JON LEVY/AFP/Getty Images)
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Nickelodeon's Dora the Explorer floats d
New York, UNITED STATES: Nickelodeon's Dora the Explorer floats down Broadway during the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York 24 November 2005. The 79th Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade started on schedule amid concerns that windy weather might ground the famous balloons. The parade, which has been an annual event since 1924, is expected to draw an estimated 2.5 million spectators and 44 million television viewers, according the retail store. AFP PHOTO / Timothy A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)
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Big Bird makes his way through Times Sqa
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES: Big Bird makes his way through Times Sqaure during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York 25 November 2004. The parade features 59 baloons and 27 floats. AFP PHOTO/Timothy A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)
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An Uncle Sam balloon passes by a spectat
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES: An Uncle Sam balloon passes by a spectator as she watches from her appartment in Times Square during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York 25 November 2004. The parade features 59 balloons and 27 floats. AFP PHOTO/Timothy A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)
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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Fills Streets Of New York
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: Onlookers watch as giant balloons float down Broadway during the 78th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2004 in New York City. Thousands attended the parade which featured 15 giant character balloons and 27 floats. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
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(FILES): This 25 November 2004 file phot
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES: (FILES): This 25 November 2004 file photo shows SpongeBob SquarePants during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. US conservative groups are critical of a music video featuring children's television heroes, including SpongeBob SquarePants, claiming the presentation is a vehicle for pro-gay propaganda, media reports said 21 January 2005. AFP PHOTO/FILES/Timothy A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)
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Leann Rimes Takes Part In Disney Thanksgiving Parade
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 24: In this handout image released by Disney singer LeAnn Rimes poses with Mickey Mouse on the Walt Disney World "Ship of Dreams" Showboat prior to the start of the 79th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Parade on November 24, 2005 in New York . Rimes was on board the float to help Mickey and his cast of character friends celebrate the Walt Disney World "Happiest Celebration on Earth," an anniversary event marking 50 years of Disney theme parks. (Photo by Jeff Neira/Disney via Getty Images)
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A clown smiles at the crowd during Macy
New York, UNITED STATES: A clown smiles at the crowd during Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York 24 November 2005. The 79th Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade started on schedule amid concerns that windy weather might ground the famous balloons. The parade, which has been an annual event since 1924, is expected to draw an estimated 2.5 million spectators and 44 million television viewers, according the retail store. AFP PHOTO / Timothy A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)
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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 24: Sesame Street's Big Bird balloon makes its way down Broadway during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, November 24, 2005 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Chernin/Getty Images)
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A man dressed as George Washington waves
New York, UNITED STATES: A man dressed as George Washington waves to the crowd as he walks down Broadway during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York 24 November 2005. The 79th Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade started on schedule amid concerns that windy weather might ground the famous balloons. The parade, which has been an annual event since 1924, is expected to draw an estimated 2.5 million spectators and 44 million television viewers, according the retail store. AFP PHOTO / Timothy A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)
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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 24: Children watch as a Mister Potato Head balloon makes its way down Broadway during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, on November 24, 2005 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Chernin/Getty Images)
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76th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 28: Cheerleaders perform at the 76th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in Herald Square November 28, 2002 in New York City. (Photo by Matthew Peyton/Getty Images)
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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 24: A family sits on a board between two ladders for a better view as they watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, on November 24, 2005 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Chernin/Getty Images)
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Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Celebrates Its 80th Year
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 23: The Snoopy balloon makes its way through Columbus Circle during the 80th Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade, November 23, 2006 in New York City. Due to the weather conditions, the balloons were flown much lower than normal to avoid any mishaps.(Photo by Stephen Chernin/Getty Images)
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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 24: Charlie Brown chases his football down Broadway during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, November 24, 2005 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Chernin/Getty Images)
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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 24: The New York City Cheerleaders wave their pom-poms and cheer during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, November 24, 2005 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Chernin/Getty Images)
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Crowds Gather For Macy's Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 22: Kelly Sanders, 9, of Long Island, waves to the Dora The Explorer balloon during the 81st annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade at Times Squre in New York City, November 22, 2007. (Photo by Hiroko Masuike/Getty Images)
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Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Celebrates Its 80th Year
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 23: The Garfield balloon is held close by the handlers as it makes its way down a rainy Broadway during the 80th Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade, November 23, 2006 in New York City. Due to the weather conditions, the balloons were flown much lower than normal to avoid and mishaps. (Photo by Stephen Chernin/Getty Images)
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Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Celebrates Its 80th Year
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 23: The Super Grover balloon is held close by the handlers as it makes its way down a rainy Broadway during the 80th Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade, November 23, 2006 in New York City. Due to the weather conditions, the balloons were flown much lower than normal to avoid and mishaps. (Photo by Stephen Chernin/Getty Images)
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Crowds Gather For Macy's Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 22: The Mr. Potato balloon floats during the 81st annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade at Times Square on November 22, 2007 in New York City. (Photo by Hiroko Masuike/Getty Images)
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Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Celebrates Its 80th Year
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 23: The Scooby-Doo balloon makes its way down a rainy Broadway during the 80th Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade, November 23, 2006 in New York City. Due to the weather conditions, the balloons were flown much lower than normal to avoid any mishaps. (Photo by Stephen Chernin/Getty Images)
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Crowds Gather For Macy's Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 22: The Snoopy balloon floats during the 81st annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 22, 2007 in New York City. (Photo by Hiroko Masuike/Getty Images)
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Crowds Gather For Macy's Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 22: A Ronald McDonald balloon floats as spectators watch from their apartment balcony during the 81st annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, November 22, 2007. (Photo by Hiroko Masuike/Getty Images)
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Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Celebrates Its 80th Year
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 23: Santa Claus on his slay waves to the crowd during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade, November 23, 2006 in New York City. This marks the 80th anniversary of the parade which features their famous balloons along with bands, clowns and Santa Claus.(Photo by Stephen Chernin/Getty Images)
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Crowds Gather For Macy's Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 22: The Hello Kitty balloon floats during the 81st annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 22, 2007 in New York City. (Photo by Hiroko Masuike/Getty Images)
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Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Celebrates Its 80th Year
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 23: People wearing ponchos and holding umbrellas protect themselves from the rain and wind as they watch the 80th Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade, November 23, 2006 in New York City. This marks the 80th anniversary of the parade which features their famous balloons along with bands, clowns and Santa Claus.(Photo by Stephen Chernin/Getty Images)
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Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Celebrates Its 80th Year
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 23: The Pikachu balloon makes its way down a rainy Broadway during the 80th Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade, November 23, 2006 in New York City. Due to the weather conditions, the balloons were flown much lower than normal to avoid and mishaps.(Photo by Stephen Chernin/Getty Images)
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Crowds Gather For Macy's Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 22: The Kermit the Frog balloon floats in Times Square during the 81st annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 22, 2007 in New York City. (Photo by Hiroko Masuike/Getty Images)
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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 24: Sesame Street's Grover balloon makes its way down Broadway during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, on November 24, 2005 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Chernin/Getty Images)
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Garfield the Cat floats down Broadway du
New York, UNITED STATES: Garfield the Cat floats down Broadway during the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York 24 November 2005. The 79th Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade started on schedule amid concerns that windy weather might ground the famous balloons. The parade, which has been an annual event since 1924, is expected to draw an estimated 2.5 million spectators and 44 million television viewers, according the retail store. AFP PHOTO / Timothy A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)
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Crowds Gather For Macy's Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 22: A Dora the Explorer and Mr. Potato Head balloons float at Times Square during the 81st annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 22, 2007, in New York City. (Photo by Hiroko Masuike/Getty Images)
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Crowds Gather For Macy's Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 22: Dancers in Christmas tree costumes perform during the 81st annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 22, 2007, in New York City. (Photo by Hiroko Masuike/Getty Images)
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Crowds Gather For Macy's Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 22: Andrew Scarantino, 6, of New York City, waits for the start of the 81st annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, November 22, 2007. (Photo by Hiroko Masuike/Getty Images)
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Macy's Hosts Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 27: Parade participants throw confetti at the audience in front of the Macy's float at the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 27, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Yana Paskova/Getty Images)
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Macy's Prepares Giant Balloons For Thanksgiving Parade
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 26: A man with a child watch a balloon get inflated before the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade November 26, 2008 in the Upper West Side neighborhood of New York. The balloon inflating the day before the famous annual parade has become a popular ceremony for New Yorkers, bringing children and adults alike to watch the massive floats take shape. (Photo by Chris Hondros/Getty Images)
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Macy's Hosts Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 27: Parade participants guide a turkey float at the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 27, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Yana Paskova/Getty Images)
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Macy's Hosts Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 27: Parade participants guide a Snoopy float at the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 27, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Yana Paskova/Getty Images)
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Crowds Gather For New York's Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 26: Crowds gather to watch the Horton the Elephant balloon as it hovers between Manhattan high rises during the 83rd annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade on the Streets of Manhattan on November 26, 2009 in New York City. Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in Canada and the United States and traditionally it is a time to give thanks for the harvest. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
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Crowds Gather For New York's Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 26: Crowds gather to watch the Shrek balloon during the 83rd annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade on the Streets of Manhattan on November 26, 2009 in New York City. Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in Canada and the United States and traditionally it is a time to give thanks for the harvest. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
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Crowds Gather For New York's Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 26: The Smurf balloon hovers over the crowd during the 83rd annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade on the Streets of Manhattan on November 26, 2009 in New York City. Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in Canada and the United States and traditionally it is a time to give thanks for the harvest. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 24: Three children watch a candy cane balloon make its way down Broadway during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, on November 24, 2005 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Chernin/Getty Images)
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Crowds Gather For Macy's Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 22: The Kermit the Frog balloon is paraded during the 81st annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 22, 2007 in New York City. (Photo by Hiroko Masuike/Getty Images)
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Crowds Gather For Macy's Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 22: The Hello Kitty balloon is paraded during the 81st annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 22, 2007 in New York City. (Photo by Hiroko Masuike/Getty Images)
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Crowds Gather For Macy's Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 22: The Thanksgiving Turkey makes its way during the 81st annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 22, 2007, in New York City. (Photo by Hiroko Masuike/Getty Images)
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Crowds Gather For New York's Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 26: The Kermit the Frog balloon is prepared for deflation after completing its route during the 83rd annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade on the Streets of Manhattan on November 26, 2009 in New York City. Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in Canada and the United States and traditionally it is a time to give thanks for the harvest. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
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Crowds Gather For New York's Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 26: The Ronald McDonald balloon hovers over the crowd during the 83rd annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade on the Streets of Manhattan on November 26, 2009 in New York City. Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in Canada and the United States and traditionally it is a time to give thanks for the harvest. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
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Crowds Gather For New York's Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 26: Sesame Street's Bob McGrath waves to the crowd while riding on a float during the 83rd annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade on the Streets of Manhattan on November 26, 2009 in New York City. Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in Canada and the United States and traditionally it is a time to give thanks for the harvest. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
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Macy's Celebrates The 84th Thanksgiving Day Parade At The New York Stock Exchange
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 24: Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade executive producer Amy Kule, former executive producer Robin Hall, NYSE, Global Corporate Client Group Senior Vice President Scott Cutler, and minions from 'Despicable Me' celebrate the 84th Thanksgiving Day Parade at New York Stock Exchange on November 24, 2010 in New York, New York. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)
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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Winds Through New York City
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: The Snoopy float glides across Columbus Circle to open the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade November 25, 2010 in New York City. This year's annual parade features approximately 8,000 participants, 15 giant character balloons and 43 novelty balloons. (Photo by Chris Hondros/Getty Images)
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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Winds Through New York City
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: The Snoopy float glides down Central Park South during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade November 25, 2010 in New York City. This year's annual parade features approximately 8,000 participants, 15 giant character balloons and 43 novelty balloons. (Photo by Chris Hondros/Getty Images)
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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Winds Through New York City
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: A Mickey Mouse float moves down the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade route November 25, 2010 in New York City. This year's annual parade features approximately 8,000 participants, 15 giant character balloons and 43 novelty balloons. (Photo by Chris Hondros/Getty Images)
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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Winds Through New York City
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: Cheerleaders wave in formation on Central Park South near the beginning of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade November 25, 2010 in New York City. This year's annual parade features approximately 8,000 participants, 15 giant character balloons and 43 novelty balloons. (Photo by Chris Hondros/Getty Images)
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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Winds Through New York City
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: A float depicting the cartoon character Shrek moves down the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade route November 25, 2010 in New York City. The 84th annual celebration featured approximately 8,000 participants including more 1,600 cheerleaders and dancers, twelve marching bands, and an assortment of celebrities in addition to 15 giant character balloons. (Photo by Chris Hondros/Getty Images)
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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Winds Through New York City
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: The Pillsbury Doughboy float moves past the Time Warner Center during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade November 25, 2010 in New York City. The 84th annual celebration featured approximately 8,000 participants including more 1,600 cheerleaders and dancers, twelve marching bands, and an assortment of celebrities in addition to 15 giant character balloons. (Photo by Chris Hondros/Getty Images)
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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Winds Through New York City
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: A Mickey Mouse float moves down the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade route November 25, 2010 in New York City. This year's annual parade features approximately 8,000 participants, 15 giant character balloons and 43 novelty balloons. (Photo by Chris Hondros/Getty Images)
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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Winds Through New York City
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: A Mickey Mouse float moves down the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade route November 25, 2010 in New York City. This year's annual parade features approximately 8,000 participants, 15 giant character balloons and 43 novelty balloons. (Photo by Chris Hondros/Getty Images)
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Crowds Gather For Macy's Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 22: A Scooby Doo balloon floats during the 81st annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 22, 2007, in New York City. (Photo by Hiroko Masuike/Getty Images)
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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Winds Through New York City
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: The Smurf float passes by people watching from apartments and offices on Seventh Avenue, heading south to Times Square during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade November 25, 2010 in New York City. The 84th annual celebration featured approximately 8,000 participants including more 1,600 cheerleaders and dancers, twelve marching bands, and an assortment of celebrities in addition to 15 giant character balloons. (Photo by Chris Hondros/Getty Images)
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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Winds Through New York City
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: Cheerleaders wave in formation on Central Park South near the beginning of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade November 25, 2010 in New York City. This year's annual parade features approximately 8,000 participants, 15 giant character balloons and 43 novelty balloons. (Photo by Chris Hondros/Getty Images)
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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Winds Through New York City
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: A marching band heads south to Times Square during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade November 25, 2010 in New York City. The 84th annual celebration featured approximately 8,000 participants including more 1,600 cheerleaders and dancers, twelve marching bands, and an assortment of celebrities in addition to 15 giant character balloons. (Photo by Chris Hondros/Getty Images)
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Spiderman floats down Broadway in Times
Spiderman floats down Broadway in Times Square as he joins the giant balloon lineup for the 84th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York November 25, 2010. AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)
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Nickelodeon at the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: Po, the Kung Fu Panda balloon makes his way through the streets during the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Nickelodeon)
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Nickelodeon at the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: The SpongeBob SquarePants balloon makes his way through the streets during the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Nickelodeon)
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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Winds Through New York City
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: A float depicting the cartoon character Shrek moves down the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade route November 25, 2010 in New York City. The 84th annual celebration featured approximately 8,000 participants including more 1,600 cheerleaders and dancers, twelve marching bands, and an assortment of celebrities in addition to 15 giant character balloons. (Photo by Chris Hondros/Getty Images)
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84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: The Hello Kitty balloon makes its way through the streets during the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
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84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: The Spiderman balloon makes its way through the streets during the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
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Nickelodeon at the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: The SpongeBob SquarePants balloon makes his way through the streets during the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Nickelodeon)
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Nickelodeon at the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: Actress/singer Miranda Cosgrove and the "Despicable Me" Minions make their way through the streets on the Statue of Liberty float during the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Nickelodeon)
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84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: The Spiderman balloon makes its way through the streets behind the NYPD during the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
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84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: The Horton Hears a Who! balloon makes its way through the streets during the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
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Nickelodeon at the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: A "Despicable Me" Minion poses before he makes his way through the streets leading the Statue of Liberty float during the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Nickelodeon)
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84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: The Spiderman balloon makes its way through the streets during the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
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84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: The Spiderman balloon makes its way through the streets during the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
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84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: A cartoon balloon makes its way through the streets during the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
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Kung Fu Panda floats down Broadway in Ti
Kung Fu Panda floats down Broadway in Times Square as he joins the giant balloon lineup for the 84th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York November 25, 2010. AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)
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Spiderman floats down Broadway in Times
Spiderman floats down Broadway in Times Square as he joins the giant balloon lineup for the 84th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York November 25, 2010. AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)
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84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: A cartoon balloon makes its way through the streets during the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
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84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: The Mickey Sailor balloon makes its way through the streets during the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
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