Buzz Lightyear joined the balloon lineup this year.
Photo by Dean Moses
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade went off without a hitch this year, with huge balloons and celebrities making appearances throughout the morning.
Now in its 99th year, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a time-honored tradition that shepherds New York City into the holiday season.
Thousands of spectators bundled up against the cold and lined the streets of Midtown to catch a glimpse of this year’s parade, which, as usual, was decked out with several larger-than-life balloons brought to life by thousands of volunteers, interactive floats, and live performances. This year, new balloons included Buzz Lightyear, Mario, PAC-MAN, and Shrek’s Onion Carriage.
Among the celebrity appearances this year included Busta Rhymes, Cynthia Erivo, Shaggy, EJAE, Audrey Nuna & Rei Ami (the singing voices of HUNTR/X from KPOP DEMON HUNTERS), Calum Scott, Christopher Jackson, Ciara, Colbie Caillat, Darlene Love, Debbie Gibson, Drew Baldridge, Foreigner, Gavin DeGraw, Jewel, Kool & the Gang, Lainey Wilson, Lauren Spencer Smith, Lil Jon, Luísa Sonza, Matteo Bocelli, Meg Donnelly, Mickey Guyton, Mr. Fantasy, Roman Mejia, Russell Dickerson, Taylor Momsen, Teyana Taylor and Tiler Peck.
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Take a look at some of the sights from this year’s Thanksgiving Day Parade!
Happy Thanksgiving!Photo by Dean MosesGokuPhoto by Dean MosesMario joined the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloon lineup this year.Photo by Dean MosesSpongebob Squarepants.Photo by Dean MosesA minion floats past the parade.Photo by Dean MosesSnoopyPhoto by Dean MosesPhoto by Dean MosesBusta Rhymes at the 99th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.Photo by Dean MosesPhoto by Dean MosesThousands of volunteers participated in the parade.Photo by Dean MosesSpectators watched from their apartments as well.Photo by Dean MosesSpectators watch the Haribo gummy bear go by.Photo by Dean MosesChristopher Jackson with Big Bird and Bert on the Sesame Street float at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.Photo by Dean MosesSmokey the Bear at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.Photo by Dean MosesPhoto by Dean MosesMonkey D. LuffyPhoto by Dean MosesPhoto by Dean MosesPhoto by Dean MosesPhoto by Dean MosesPhoto by Dean MosesPhoto by Dean MosesBuzz Lightyear joined the balloon lineup this year.Photo by Dean MosesPhoto by Dean MosesAs always, Santa Claus closed out the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.Photo by Dean MosesAs always, Santa Claus closed out the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.Photo by Dean Moses
