Photo Coverage: Relive the Magic of the 89th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!
By: Genevieve Rafter Keddy Nov. 27, 2015
America's favorite holiday tradition once again kicked off the season of joy as the 89th Annual MACY'S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE returned to march down the streets of New York.
As millions celebrated the holiday with family and friends, more than 8,000 participants - including clowns, balloon handlers and marching bands - travelled through Manhattan to the sound of the iconic catchphrase "Let's Have a Parade". With more than 3.5 million spectators and over 50 million television viewers nationwide, the MACY'S THANKSGIVINGDAY PARADE is the nation's most celebrated and anticipated holiday treat. Since its origin in 1924, the Macy's Parade has marked the official start of the holiday season, introducing a cherished march of magic that has dazzled generations of fans. For the 89th edition, the famed spectacle's line-up will feature 17 giant character balloons; 24 novelty/ornament balloons, balloonicles, and trycaloons; 27 floats; 1,100 cheerleaders and dancers; more than 1,000 clowns; 12 marching bands; a host of celebrity performers; and of course, the one-and-only Santa Claus.Photo Credit: Genevieve Rafter Keddy
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2015
Acorn and Scat Balloon
Pumpkin Balloons
Finn and Jake Balloon
Quest Love
Hello Kitty Balloon
Spirit of America Dancers
Miss America Betty Cantrell
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Balloon
Mark Howe and Marty Howe
Macy's Gobbler
Ronald McDonald Balloon
Andy Grammer
Kool Aid Man
Panic! At The Disco
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Balloon
Macy's NYPD Balloon Man
Kruiti Dance Academy
Plain White T's
Sponge Bob Square Pants Balloon
Pirate Balloon
Cirque Du Soleil
Eruptor Balloon
Sani Dance Performers
Inchworm Balloon
610 Stompers
Mipso
Angry Bird Balloon
Thomas The Tank Engine Balloon
J.U.M.P.
Paddington Bear Balloon
Andra Day
Hippo Balloon
Dove Cameron and Sofia Carson on the Build A Bear Float
Toothless from How To Train Your Drago
Harold the Fireman Balloon
Dino Balloon
The Cast of School of Rock
Mercyme
Pikachu Balloon
The Aflac Duck
Train
Ocean Spray Cranberry Guys
Pillsbury Dough Boy Balloon
Yes Virginia, There Is A Santa Claus Balloon
Elf on a Shelf Balloon
Candy Cane Balloon
Charlie Brown, Linus and Lucy on the Peanuts Float
Snoopy and Woodstock Balloon
Spirit of America Dancers
Charlie Elf, Kit Elf and CJ Elf Balloons
Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus
Believe!!
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