People in New York watch the SpongeBob SquarePants balloon as it floats during the 89th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday, November 26.
People in New York watch the SpongeBob SquarePants balloon as it floats during the 89th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday, November 26.
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Spectators look on during the parade.
Spectators look on during the parade.
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Ronald McDonald waves to the crowd during the parade.
Ronald McDonald waves to the crowd during the parade.
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The Harold the Policeman balloon floats along the parade route.
The Harold the Policeman balloon floats along the parade route.
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Members of the New York Police Department stand guard before the parade. A record number of police officers were patrolling the parade as security is on high alert after the terror attacks in Paris.
Members of the New York Police Department stand guard before the parade. A record number of police officers were patrolling the parade as security is on high alert after the terror attacks in Paris.
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Police cars block a street as spectators await the parade.
Police cars block a street as spectators await the parade.
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Performers stand at attention during the parade.
Performers stand at attention during the parade.
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A balloon of Finn and Jake from "Adventure Time with Finn and Jake" floats along the parade route.
A balloon of Finn and Jake from "Adventure Time with Finn and Jake" floats along the parade route.
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Police officers walk on Central Park West before the parade.
Police officers walk on Central Park West before the parade.
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People in clown costumes watch the parade.
People in clown costumes watch the parade.
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A spectator takes a photo of the balloon Toothless as it floats past. Toothless is a character from the animated movie "How to Train Your Dragon."
A spectator takes a photo of the balloon Toothless as it floats past. Toothless is a character from the animated movie "How to Train Your Dragon."
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A float makes its way down the street during the parade.
A float makes its way down the street during the parade.
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Dancers move down Central Park West during the parade.
Dancers move down Central Park West during the parade.
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Spectators react as Santa Claus passes by.
Spectators react as Santa Claus passes by.
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A couple dressed as Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus wave to spectators.
A couple dressed as Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus wave to spectators.
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Children react as Santa Claus passes.
Children react as Santa Claus passes.
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The "Ice Age" character Scrat travels down Central Park West.
The "Ice Age" character Scrat travels down Central Park West.
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