New Yorkers and eager tourists packed New York City sidewalks early Thursday morning with sunny skies for the 97th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The time-honored Thanksgiving tradition kicked off on 77th and Central Park West to the boisterous cheers of spectators waiting to catch a glimpse of classic balloons like Snoopy and Pikachu. Six new floats were featured this year, including a Willy Wonka-inspired chocolate float.
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Parade performers lead the Tom Turkey float down Central Park West.
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HF Sinclair’s Dino.
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Jimmy Fallon.
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The Tom Turkey float.
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Wonka.
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HF Sinclair’s Dino.
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Chase from PAW Patrol.
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Beagle scout Snoopy balloon.
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Pillsbury Doughboy.
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Beagle scout Snoopy balloon.
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Catherine McPhee and David Foster.
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Leo.
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Tom Turkey float.
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Peanuts.
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Blue Cat & Chugs.
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Balloons and floats at the 97th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday, November 23, 2023 in New York City.
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SpongeBob SquarePants balloon.
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Brandy.
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The Diary of a Wimpy Kid balloon depicting Greg Heffley.
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NYPD motorcycle officers.
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Ronald McDonald.
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Leo.
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Santa Claus.
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HF Sinclair’s Dino.
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Leo and Goku.
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Macy’s cheerleaders.
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Smokey Bear.
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Grogu (Baby Yoda!)
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SpongeBob SquarePants balloon.
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Jon Batiste performs.
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Uncle Dan.
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Baby shark balloon.
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Bluey balloon.
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Miss America Grace Stanke.
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Goku.
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Al Roker presents along the route.
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Macy’s clown pose with an NYPD officer.
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Kung Fu Panda balloon.
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Ronald McDonald
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Performers and members of the Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University perform.
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Green Giant.
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Balloons and floats at the 97th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday, November 23, 2023 in New York City.
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