The Snoopy balloon for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is partially inflated on Wednesday, November 27, in New York. High winds may keep the balloons on the ground during Thursday's parade.
Balloons prepared for Macy's parade —
The Snoopy balloon for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is partially inflated on Wednesday, November 27, in New York. High winds may keep the balloons on the ground during Thursday's parade.
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Technicians wear rain suits while inflating the Aflac balloon.
Balloons prepared for Macy's parade —
Technicians wear rain suits while inflating the Aflac balloon.
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Sightseers photograph the balloons, including Spiderman and Pikachu, on the night before the parade.
Balloons prepared for Macy's parade —
Sightseers photograph the balloons, including Spiderman and Pikachu, on the night before the parade.
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The Kool-Aid Man and Ronald McDonald rest snug in their nets as crowds line up to see the balloons.
Balloons prepared for Macy's parade —
The Kool-Aid Man and Ronald McDonald rest snug in their nets as crowds line up to see the balloons.
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Sandbags hold the Elf on a Shelf balloon down as workers prepare in hopes the balloons will get to fly.
Balloons prepared for Macy's parade —
Sandbags hold the Elf on a Shelf balloon down as workers prepare in hopes the balloons will get to fly.
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Spongebog Squarepants is among the balloons scheduled to appear in the parade.
Balloons prepared for Macy's parade —
Spongebog Squarepants is among the balloons scheduled to appear in the parade.
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Buzz Lightyear is readied for the parade.
Balloons prepared for Macy's parade —
Buzz Lightyear is readied for the parade.
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