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Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

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Published Nov. 26, 2009, 5:01 p.m. ET
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It’s that time of year again, when frogs soar over Midtown! Thousands of New Yorkers and visitors thronged Broadway during this year’s annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, which was its 83rd. REUTERS
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Sponge Bob Square Pants takes a break from the briny deep to soar over Midtown. UPI
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PEEK AT YOU! The Pikachu balloon floats through Times Square during Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. REUTERS
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It was a new route and threatened rain, but that didn’t put a damper on the crowd. AP
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There were a few new balloons this year but favorites, like Spiderman, made a return appearance. REUTERS
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Of course, no Thanksgiving Day parade is complete without Santa bringing up the rear — a reminder of what’s just around the corner. Splash News
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HOW ‘BOUT A KISS? A fan gets up close and personal with a balloon along the parade route. Getty Images
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Dora’s exploring Midtown as the kids’ favorite is Central Park South. AP
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IS SOMEONE WATCHING ME? Fans turn out on balconies as the Smurf float passes by Central Park South. For the first time in its more than 80-year history, the parade route is bypassing Broadway, which cuts a diagonal slice through Manhattan, as it makes its way south from the Upper West Side to the finish at Macy’s flagship store in Herald Square. AP
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WHO YOU CALLIN’ UGLY? The Shrek balloon floats over the crowds in Times Square. REUTERS
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Jimmy Fallon rides down the parade route on a float. UPI
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Cindy Lauper also got into the act, and waves to the crowds lining the street. UPI
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A Horton the Elephant balloon makes its way on 42nd street. REUTERS
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Buzz Lightyear catches some air on Central Park South. AP
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Sailor Mickey floats to its own drummer on Broadway. UPI
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The Smurf balloon hovers over the crowd. Getty Images
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The Abby Cadabby balloon floats through Times Square. One of many visitors, Shailesh Dighe, said, “When you watch it on TV, you don’t get that feeling.” Couldn’t have said better ourselves. AP
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