Photo Coverage: 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

By: Robert Diamond Nov. 26, 2010

Photos from the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City.

The Snoopy float glides across Columbus Circle to open the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade November 25, 2010 in New York City. This year's annual parade features approximately 8,000 participants, 15 giant character balloons and 43 novelty balloons.

The Snoopy float glides down Central Park South during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade November 25, 2010 in New York City. This year's annual parade features approximately 8,000 participants, 15 giant character balloons and 43 novelty balloons.

A Mickey Mouse float moves down the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade route November 25, 2010 in New York City. This year's annual parade features approximately 8,000 participants, 15 giant character balloons and 43 novelty balloons.

The Kermit the Frog float glides across Columbus Circle near the beginning of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade November 25, 2010 in New York City. This year's annual parade features approximately 8,000 participants, 15 giant character balloons and 43 novelty balloons.

The Purdue university marching band performs on Central Park South near the beginning of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade November 25, 2010 in New York City. This year's annual parade features approximately 8,000 participants, 15 giant character balloons and 43 novelty balloons.

A boy watches a float from an apartment on Central Park South during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade November 25, 2010 in New York City. This year's annual parade features approximately 8,000 participants, 15 giant character balloons and 43 novelty balloons.

Cheerleaders wave in formation on Central Park South near the beginning of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade November 25, 2010 in New York City. This year's annual parade features approximately 8,000 participants, 15 giant character balloons and 43 novelty balloons.

Cheerleaders snake their way in formation through Columbus Circle onto Central Park South near the beginning of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade November 25, 2010 in New York City. This year's annual parade features approximately 8,000 participants, 15 giant character balloons and 43 novelty balloons.

The Smurf float moves through Times Square during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade November 25, 2010 in New York City. This year's annual parade features approximately 8,000 participants, 15 giant character balloons and 43 novelty balloons.

The Smurf float moves down Seventh Avenue behind a marching band heading to Times Square during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade November 25, 2010 in New York City. This year's annual parade features approximately 8,000 participants, 15 giant character balloons and 43 novelty balloons.

A float depicting the cartoon character Shrek moves down the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade route November 25, 2010 in New York City. The 84th annual celebration featured approximately 8,000 participants including more 1,600 cheerleaders and dancers, twelve marching bands, and an assortment of celebrities in addition to 15 giant character balloons.

The Smurf float passes by people watching from apartments and offices on Seventh Avenue, heading south to Times Square during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade November 25, 2010 in New York City. The 84th annual celebration featured approximately 8,000 participants including more 1,600 cheerleaders and dancers, twelve marching bands, and an assortment of celebrities in addition to 15 giant character balloons.

A participant in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade adjusts his costume November 25, 2010 in New York City. The 84th annual celebration featured approximately 8,000 participants including more 1,600 cheerleaders and dancers, twelve marching bands, and an assortment of celebrities in addition to 15 giant character balloons.

Children watch a Snoopy float from an apartment on Central Park South during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade November 25, 2010 in New York City. The 84th annual celebration featured approximately 8,000 participants including more 1,600 cheerleaders and dancers, twelve marching bands, and an assortment of celebrities in addition to 15 giant character balloons.

A dancer waves to the crowd during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade November 25, 2010 in New York City. The 84th annual celebration featured approximately 8,000 participants including more 1,600 cheerleaders and dancers, twelve marching bands, and an assortment of celebrities in addition to 15 giant character balloons.

Children watch a float go by from an apartment on Central Park South during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade November 25, 2010 in New York City. The 84th annual celebration featured approximately 8,000 participants including more 1,600 cheerleaders and dancers, twelve marching bands, and an assortment of celebrities in addition to 15 giant character balloons.

A float depicting the cartoon character Spongebob Squarepants moves down the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade route November 25, 2010 in New York City. The 84th annual celebration featured approximately 8,000 participants including more 1,600 cheerleaders and dancers, twelve marching bands, and an assortment of celebrities in addition to 15 giant character balloons.

Children sit alongside a metal barricade during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade November 25, 2010 in New York City. The 84th annual celebration featured approximately 8,000 participants including more 1,600 cheerleaders and dancers, twelve marching bands, and an assortment of celebrities in addition to 15 giant character balloons.

The Pillsbury Doughboy float moves past the Time Warner Center during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade November 25, 2010 in New York City. The 84th annual celebration featured approximately 8,000 participants including more 1,600 cheerleaders and dancers, twelve marching bands, and an assortment of celebrities in addition to 15 giant character balloons.

People watch as the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade glides by November 25, 2010 in New York City. The 84th annual celebration featured approximately 8,000 participants including more 1,600 cheerleaders and dancers, twelve marching bands, and an assortment of celebrities in addition to 15 giant character balloons.

A marching band heads south to Times Square during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade November 25, 2010 in New York City. The 84th annual celebration featured approximately 8,000 participants including more 1,600 cheerleaders and dancers, twelve marching bands, and an assortment of celebrities in addition to 15 giant character balloons.

A performer shakes hands with children during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade November 25, 2010 in New York City. The 84th annual celebration featured approximately 8,000 participants including more 1,600 cheerleaders and dancers, twelve marching bands, and an assortment of celebrities in addition to 15 giant character balloons.

Handlers operate a float through Columbus Circle during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade November 25, 2010 in New York City. The 84th annual celebration featured approximately 8,000 participants including more 1,600 cheerleaders and dancers, twelve marching bands, and an assortment of celebrities in addition to 15 giant character balloons.

Po, the Kung Fu Panda balloon makes his way through the streets during the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City. for Nickelodeon

Actress/singer Victoria Justice makes her way through the streets on the Build-A-Bear Workshop float the during the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City. for Nickelodeon

Po from Nickelodeon's Kung Fu Panda: The Series floats down Broadway for the 84th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City. Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon's Spongebob Squarepants floats down Broadway for the 84th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City. Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon's Miranda Cosgrove rides down Broadway on The Statue Of Liberty Float for the 84th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City. Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for Nickelodeon

Actress/singer Miranda Cosgrove makes her way through the streets on the Statue of Liberty float the during the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City. for Nickelodeon

Recording artist India.Arie rides down Broadway on Nickelodeon's Dora The Explorer Float for the 84th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City. Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon's Victoria Justice rides down Broadway on The Build-a-Bear Float for the 84th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City. Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for Nickelodeon

Dora The Explorer and recording artist India.Arie ride down Broadway on Nickelodeon's Dora The Explorer Float for the 84th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City. Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for Nickelodeon

Kendall Schmidt, James Maslow, Carlos Pena, Logan Henderson of Nickelodeon's Big Time Rush ride down Broadway on Bridge To The Future Float for the 84th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City. Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for Nickelodeon

Dora The Explorer and recording artist India Arie ride down Broadway on Nickelodeon's Dora The Explorer Float for the 84th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City. Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon's Samurai Power Rangers march down Broadway for the 84th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City. Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for Nickelodeon

L-R Singer India.Arie and Dora the Explorer make their way through the streets on Dora?s Christmas Carol Adventure float the during the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City. for Nickelodeon

Kendall Schmidt in front of Big Time Rush makes his way through the streets on the Bridge to the Future float float the during the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City. for Nickelodeon

Kendall Schmidt front, Logan Henderson top L and James Maslow top R of Big Time Rush make their way through the streets on the Bridge to the Future float float the during the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City. for Nickelodeon

Kendall Schmidt bottom and Logan Henderson top of Big Time Rush make their way through the streets on the Bridge to the Future float float the during the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City. for Nickelodeon

A Samurai Power Ranger demonstrates a karate kick for fans while making his way through the streets during the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City. for Nickelodeon

Actress/singer Miranda Cosgrove and the Despicable Me Minions make their way through the streets on the Statue of Liberty float while the Sailor Mickey balloon follows during the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City. for Nickelodeon

Actress/singer Miranda Cosgrove signs an autograph for a fan before she makes her way through the streets on the Statue of Liberty float the during the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City. for Nickelodeon

L-R James Maslow, Kendall Schmidt, Logan Henderson and Carlos Pena of Big Tim

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