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The 89th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

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Published Nov. 26, 2015, 1:09 p.m. ET
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The lead float at the 89th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Getty Images
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Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade Held In New York City
Mayor Bill de Blasio speaks with an NYPD officer at the start of the parade. Getty Images
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Mariah Carey delights spectators at the parade. FilmMagic
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A float carrying Santa and his elves waves to spectators along 6th Ave during the 89th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in the Manhattan borough of New York
A float carrying Santa and his elves waves to spectators along 6th Ave during the 89th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in the Manhattan borough of New York November 26, 2015…. Reuters
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People riding bicycles make their way down 6th avenue during the 89th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in the Manhattan borough of New York
People riding bicycles make their way down 6th avenue during the 89th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in the Manhattan borough of New York, November 26, 2015. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton Reuters
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Dancers move down Central Park West during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Bryan R. Smith) AP
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A person dressed as “Ronald McDonald” waves as he makes his way down 6th avenue during the 89th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in the Manhattan borough of New York
A person dressed as “Ronald McDonald” waves as he makes his way down 6th avenue during the 89th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in the Manhattan borough of New York, November… Reuters
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A float depicting the animated character “SpongeBob SquarePants” proceeds along 6th Ave high above spectators during the 89th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in the Manhattan borough of New York
A float depicting the animated character “SpongeBob SquarePants” proceeds along 6th Ave high above spectators during the 89th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in the Manhattan borough of New York November… Reuters
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People watch floats make their way down 6th avenue during the 89th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in the Manhattan borough of New York
People watch floats make their way down 6th avenue during the 89th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in the Manhattan borough of New York, November 26, 2015. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton Reuters
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The “Skylanders Eruptor” float makes its way down 6th avenue during the 89th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in the Manhattan borough of New York
The “Skylanders Eruptor” float makes its way down 6th avenue during the 89th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in the Manhattan borough of New York, November 26, 2015. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton Reuters
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The “Pikachu” float makes its way down 6th avenue during the 89th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in the Manhattan borough of New York
The “Pikachu” float makes its way down 6th avenue during the 89th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in the Manhattan borough of New York, November 26, 2015. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton Reuters
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The Power ranger balloon floats pass spectators during the 89th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 26, 2015 in New York City. AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARYTIMOTHY A…. Getty Images
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APTOPIX Thanksgiving Day
The balloon Angry Bird is moved through Columbus Circle during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Bryan R. Smith) AP
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Thanksgiving Day
Heidi Bomboy, 4, center, on the shoulders of her dad Justin Bomboy, reacts as the float with Santa Claus makes it’s way down New York’s Sixth Avenue during the Macy’s… AP
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The “Hello Kitty” balloon moves down Central Park West during the 89th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in the Manhattan borough of New York
The “Hello Kitty” balloon moves down Central Park West during the 89th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in the Manhattan borough of New York, November 26, 2015. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly Reuters
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A float makes its way down 6th avenue during the 89th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in the Manhattan borough of New York
A float makes its way down 6th avenue during the 89th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in the Manhattan borough of New York, November 26, 2015. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton Reuters
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Thanksgiving Day
The Elf on the Shelf balloon makes its way across New York’s Central Park South during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday Nov. 26, 2016. (AP Photo/Tina Fineberg) AP
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The Ronald McDonald balloon floats during the 89th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 26, 2015 in New York City. AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARYTIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images Getty Images
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A float depicting the animated “Peanuts” characters Snoopy and Woodstock proceeds along 6th Ave as spectators watch from buildings during the 89th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in the Manhattan borough of New York
A float depicting the animated “Peanuts” characters Snoopy and Woodstock proceeds along 6th Ave as spectators watch from buildings during the 89th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in the Manhattan borough… Reuters
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A float depicting the animated character “Thomas the Train” proceeds along 6th Ave as spectators watch from buildings during the 89th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in the Manhattan borough of New York
A float depicting the animated character “Thomas the Train” proceeds along 6th Ave as spectators watch from buildings during the 89th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in the Manhattan borough of… Reuters
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New York City Police Counterterrorism Police watch over the parade route during the 89th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 26, 2015 in New York City. An extra 1,300… Getty Images
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A float proceeds high above spectators along 6th Ave during the 89th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in the Manhattan borough of New York
A float proceeds high above spectators along 6th Ave during the 89th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in the Manhattan borough of New York November 26, 2015. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri Reuters
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Spectators watch as a marching band proceeds along 6th Ave during the 89th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in the Manhattan borough of New York
Spectators watch as a marching band proceeds along 6th Ave during the 89th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in the Manhattan borough of New York November 26, 2015. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri Reuters
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