The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade has been a holiday tradition for nearly 100 years.

The annual parade in New York City started in 1924. Balloons first appeared in 1927, replacing live animals from the Central Park Zoo.

See some of the best shots from this year's event:

The Grinch balloon floats over Central Park West.
The Grinch balloon floats over Central Park West.
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Santa Claus waves from his sleigh.
Santa Claus waves from his sleigh.
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The crowd had to bundle up for the parade. The National Weather Service reported a low of 19 degrees Thursday morning, which makes it the second-coldest Thanksgiving Day in the city's history.
The crowd had to bundle up for the parade. The National Weather Service reported a low of 19 degrees Thursday morning, which makes it the second-coldest Thanksgiving Day in the city's history.
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A child watches the parade from a window on Sixth Avenue.
A child watches the parade from a window on Sixth Avenue.
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The Pillsbury Doughboy floats across Central Park South.
The Pillsbury Doughboy floats across Central Park South.
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People watch the parade from a balcony.
People watch the parade from a balcony.
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A parade participant makes a snow angel from confetti.
A parade participant makes a snow angel from confetti.
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The Sinclair dinosaur hovers above the crowd.
The Sinclair dinosaur hovers above the crowd.
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Singer Rita Ora takes part in the festivities.
Singer Rita Ora takes part in the festivities.
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Police officers stand guard as an Olaf balloon floats down Sixth Avenue.
Police officers stand guard as an Olaf balloon floats down Sixth Avenue.
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A Goku float from the "Dragon Ball" anime series makes its way through the street.
A Goku float from the "Dragon Ball" anime series makes its way through the street.
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People perform during the parade.
People perform during the parade.
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Hudson Garber watches the Red Power Ranger float.
Hudson Garber watches the Red Power Ranger float.
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A Ronald McDonald balloon passes by a building on Central Park West.
A Ronald McDonald balloon passes by a building on Central Park West.
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A child watches floats from behind a barricade.
A child watches floats from behind a barricade.
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People don turkey hats to keep warm along the parade route.
People don turkey hats to keep warm along the parade route.
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A "PAW Patrol" balloon floats over Central Park West. The parade started at West 77th Street and Central Park West.
A "PAW Patrol" balloon floats over Central Park West. The parade started at West 77th Street and Central Park West.
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A parade performer is showered in confetti.
A parade performer is showered in confetti.
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Some 3.5 million spectators were expected along the parade route in Manhattan.
Some 3.5 million spectators were expected along the parade route in Manhattan.
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Parade participants get ready before the event kicks off.
Parade participants get ready before the event kicks off.
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Clowns dressed as firefighters wave to spectators.
Clowns dressed as firefighters wave to spectators.
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A Charlie Brown float glides past skyscrapers.
A Charlie Brown float glides past skyscrapers.
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A marching band entertains the crowd.
A marching band entertains the crowd.
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Clowns have some fun along the parade route.
Clowns have some fun along the parade route.
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