Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Floats in the 2012 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York on Thursday, November 22, 2012. The American harvest holiday came as portions of the Northeast were still coping with the wake of Superstorm Sandy, and volunteers planned to serve thousands of turkey dinners to people it left homeless or struggling.

Enlarge The Spiderman balloon participates in the 86th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Jennette McCurdy rides a float in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York, Thursday. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Trace Adkins rides a float in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge The Harold the Fireman balloon floats in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York in New York. AP

Enlarge Candy Cane girls pass by Herald Square in front of the Elf on the Shelf balloon in celebration of the ... ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge The Sonic the Hedgehog balloon floats in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. AP

Enlarge The Kung Fu Panda balloon floats in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York in New York. AP

Enlarge The Spider-Man balloon floats in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York in New York. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge The Charlie Brown balloon floats in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge The Elf on the Shelf balloon floats in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge The Kung Fu Panda balloon floats in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Enlarge Costumed characters and a marching band precede the Kermit The Frog balloon on New York's Central Park West during the ... ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Mounted police lead a policeman balloon as it makes its way down New York's Central Park West in the 86th ... ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Dancers fill the street as the 86th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade moves down New York's Central Park West. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge The Hello Kitty Balloon makes it's way down New York's Central Park West in the 86th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Spectators line the sidewalk as balloons and bands make their way down New York's Central Park West in the 86th ... ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Santa Claus waves to the crowd at Herald Square during the 86th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge The Santa Claus float rounds Columbus Circle during the 86th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Santa and Mrs. Claus wave to the crowd at Herald Square during the 86th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Flo Rida and Stayc Reigns ride a float in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge The Sailor Mickey balloon floats in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge US gymastics team members, from right, McKayla Maroney, Gabby Douglas and Aly Raisman ride a float in the Macy's Thanksgiving ... ASSOCIATED PRESS