Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade: Photos of balloons and more
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will march through the streets of Manhattan for its 91st year on Thursday.
The annual tradition will feature iconic balloons, including some new characters like Dr. Seuss' Grinch and Olaf from Disney's "Frozen," and performances by 98 Degrees and Gwen Stefani.
Scroll down to see photos of the balloons being inflated Wednesday night ahead of the parade.
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A marching band from Utah entertained crowds on Sixth Avenue during the parade.
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Sinclair Oil's Dino balloon makes eye contact in the parade.
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The Elf on the Shelf was not on his shelf as he floated above Sixth Avenue.
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Balloons, floats, bands and crowds on Sixth Ave for the 91st Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017.
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A Mighty Morphin Power Ranger casts a shadow along the parade route.
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Red, from Angry Birds, added a big pop of color to the parade.
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Cheerleaders wait for the subway at Columbus Circle on their wait to performing in the parade.
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Balloons, floats -- including Ronald McDonald -- and bands delight the crowds on Sixth Avenue.
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Chase from "Paw Patrol" soared above spectators.
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Security is tight at the parade on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2017.
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Dreamworks' Trolls joined the aerial fun.
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Ronald McDonald checked out the view as he floated by.
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The Pikachu Pokemon paraded down Sixth Avenue near Radio City Music Hall.
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It was a Charlie Brown Thanksgiving on Sixth Avenue.
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Pikachu cruises by the crowds on Sixth Avenue.
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Cops keep an eye on the parade.
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The Prairie View A&M University marching band came from Texas to perform in the parade. They are shown practicing before the start.
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Tom Turkey is a pilgrim's perch along the route on Nov. 23, 2017.
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Scrat and his acorn from "Ice Age" move along the route of the Thanksgiving Day Parade on Nov. 23, 2017.
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The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade saw new balloons and floats, celebrities and more march through midtown on Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017.
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The scene along Central Park West on Thursday morning, Nov. 23, 2017.
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Everyone is bundled up along Central Park West for the parade on Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017.
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A member of the crew for the Ronald McDonald balloon works beneath the netting as inflation begins along 79th Street in Manhattan on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017, the day before the kickoff of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday.
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The Olaf balloon is inflated by its crew on 79th Street in Manhattan on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017, on the eve of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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"Trolls" balloons are inflated on 79th Street in Manhattan on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017, ahead of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday.
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The Ronald McDonald balloon is inflated along 79th Street in Manhattan on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017, the day before the kickoff of the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade on Thursday.
Credit: Craig Ruttle
Balloons are prepared for inflation along 79th Street in Manhattan on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017, the day before the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Approximately 300,000 cubic square feet of helium is used to inflate the balloons.
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