The 86th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

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Al Roker of NBC News and Amy Kule of Media Relations of Ithaca College cut the ribbon to start the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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Spectators on Central Park West watch the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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Jimmy Fallon on top of the Gibson Guitar float during the 86th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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Buzz Lightyear balloon floats down Central Park West in the 86th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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Elf on a shelf balloon floats down Central Park West in the 86th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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Dancers dance down Central Park West in the 86th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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The Pillsbury Dough Boy floats down Central Park West in the 86th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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Sonic the Hedgehog floats down Central Park West in the 86th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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Spectators throw confetti in the 86th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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A little spectator is worn out in the 86th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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Giant balloons float down Central Park West in the 86th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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Spectators throw confetti in the 86th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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Spectators throw confetti in the 86th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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Hundreds of dancers dance down Central Park West in the 86th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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Hundreds of Marching bands march down Central Park West in the 86th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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Dancers dance down Central Park West in the 86th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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Hundreds of parade participants gather on Central Park West during the 86th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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Hundreds of marching bands on Central Park West in the 86th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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Majorettes march down Central Park West in the 86th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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Clowns march down Central Park West in the 86th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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The Charlie Brown balloon getting ready to float down Central Park West in the 86th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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Kermit the Frog getting ready to float down Central Park West in the 86th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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The first year for Hello Kitty balloon in the 86th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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Clowns skate down Central Park West in the 86th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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Santa Clause on his sled marks the end of the 86th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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The 86th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade was attended by over 3 million people and watched by over 50 million people nationwide on television. This year's parade was special, showing support for victims of Hurricane Sandy in New York and the Northeast

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Kevin Downs

Brooklyn, United States, North America

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