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The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade kicked off Thursday in New York City, with new balloons depicting Buzz Lightyear and Pac-Man taking to the skies, as well as float favourites such as Tom Turkey gracing the streets.
Checkout the spectacle — which started on Manhattan's Upper West Side and ended at Macy's Herald Square flagship store on 34th Street — featuring 34 balloons, 28 floats, 11 marching bands and other performers.
People watch from balconies as the Stuart the Minion balloon flies during the parade.
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Spectators react as they watch the spectacle.
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The new Mario balloon by Nintendo flies during the parade.
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Music artist Shaggy, right, who was among 29 performers this year, is on the Jennie-O float during the parade.
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Spectators inside a building get a glimpse of the new Pac-Man balloon as it makes its way through Manhattan streets.
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The new balloon of Derpy Tiger from KPop Demon Hunters floats in the sky.
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The new balloon of space ranger Buzz Lightyear flies during the parade.
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Performers participate in the parade.
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The Labubu float from Pop Mart makes its way down Sixth Avenue during the parade.
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Macy's Santa Claus reacts as he rides on Santa's Sleigh during the parade.
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Spider-Man by Marvel balloon floats down the street during the parade.
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