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The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade kicked off Thursday in New York, with new balloons depicting Buzz Lightyear and Pac-Man soaring into the sky, and favorite floats such as Tom Turkey gracing the streets.
Discover the show – which started on the Upper West Side of Manhattan and ended at Macy’s Herald Square flagship store on 34th Street – with 34 balloons, 28 floats, 11 brass bands and other artists.
People watch from balconies as the Stuart the Minion balloon flies during the parade.
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Spectators react while watching the show.
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Nintendo’s new Mario balloon flies during the parade.
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Musical artist Shaggy, right, who was one of 29 performers this year, is on the Jennie-O float during the parade.
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Spectators inside a building get a glimpse of the new Pac-Man balloon as it races through the streets of Manhattan.
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Derpy Tiger’s new ball Demon Hunters KPop floats in the sky.
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Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear’s new balloon flies during the parade.
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The artists participate in the parade.
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Pop Mart’s Labubu float moves down Sixth Avenue during the parade.
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Macy’s Santa reacts as he rides Santa’s sleigh during the parade.
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The Spider-Man by Marvel balloon floats down the street during the parade.
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