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The 2013 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

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2013 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Balloon handlers wait before the 87th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in New York. After fears the balloons could be grounded if sustained winds exceeded 23...

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2013 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

The Spiderman balloon floats down Central Park West during the 87th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York November 28, 2013. REUTERS/Gary Hershorn (UNITED STATES – Tags: ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY TPX...

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2013 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

The Sonic the Hedgehog balloon floats down Central Park West during the 87th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York November 28, 2013. REUTERS/Gary Hershorn (UNITED STATES – Tags: ENTERTAINMENT...

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2013 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

The Hello Kitty balloon floats down Central Park West during the 87th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York November 28, 2013. REUTERS/Gary Hershorn (UNITED STATES – Tags: ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY)

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2013 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

The Ronald McDonald balloon floats down Central Park West during the 87th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York November 28, 2013. REUTERS/Gary Hershorn (UNITED STATES – Tags: ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY)

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2013 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

The Spongebob Squarepants balloon floats down Central Park West during the 87th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York November 28, 2013. REUTERS/Gary Hershorn (UNITED STATES – Tags: ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY)

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2013 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

The Snoopy and Woodstock balloon float makes its way down 6th Avenue during the 87th Macy’s Thanksgiving day parade in New York November 28, 2013. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri (UNITED STATES –...

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2013 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Performers wave as they walk down Central Park West at the start of the 87th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York November 28, 2013. REUTERS/Gary Hershorn (UNITED STATES –...

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2013 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Clown Martin Thomas leaps over fellow clowns before the start of the 87th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York November 28, 2013. REUTERS/Gary Hershorn (UNITED STATES – Tags: ENTERTAINMENT...

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2013 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

The Hello Kitty balloon floats down Central Park West during the 87th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York November 28, 2013. REUTERS/Gary Hershorn (UNITED STATES – Tags: ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY)

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2013 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

The Ronald McDonald balloon floats down Central Park West during the 87th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York November 28, 2013. REUTERS/Gary Hershorn (UNITED STATES – Tags: ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY)

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2013 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Balloon handlers wait for protective netting to be removed from a giant Sonic the Hedgehog balloon before the 87th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in New...

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2013 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Workers prepare the giant Snoopy balloon before the 87th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in New York. After fears the balloons could be grounded if sustained...

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2013 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

A clown hands out balloons before the start of the 87th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York November 28, 2013. REUTERS/Gary Hershorn (UNITED STATES – Tags: SOCIETY)

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2013 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Police officers adjust a barricade as people wait in cold weather along the route of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in New York. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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2013 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Kim Dodson, of Kissimmee, Fla., wears a hat with a turkey while keeping warm before the start of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in New York....

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Performers in the 87th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade wait for a subway in New York

Performers in the 87th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade wait for a subway to take them to the start of the parade in New York November 28, 2013.

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An Uncle Sam balloon makes its down Central Park West during the 87th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York November 28, 2013. There was fear that the iconic balloos...

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The Buzz Lightyear float makes its way down 6th Ave. during the 87th Macy’s Thanksgiving day parade in New York

The Buzz Lightyear float makes its way down 6th Ave. during the 87th Macy's Thanksgiving day parade in New York November 28, 2013.

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Macy’s Hosts Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade In New York City

NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 28: Residents in an appartment block watch as giant balloons float past during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2013 in New York...

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A Santa’s Elf balloon floats down Central Park West during the 87th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York

A Santa’s Elf balloon floats down Central Park West during the 87th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York November 28, 2013. REUTERS/Gary Hershorn (UNITED STATES – Tags: ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY)

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The Diary of a Wimpy Kid balloon floats down Central Park West during the 87th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York

The Diary of a Wimpy Kid balloon floats down Central Park West during the 87th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York November 28, 2013. REUTERS/Gary Hershorn (UNITED STATES –...

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The Elf on a Shelf balloon floats down Central Park West during the 87th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York

The Elf on a Shelf balloon floats down Central Park West during the 87th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York November 28, 2013. REUTERS/Gary Hershorn (UNITED STATES – Tags:...

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Santa Claus waves as he rides on his float down Central Park West during the 87th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York

Santa Claus waves as he rides on his float down Central Park West during the 87th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York November 28, 2013. REUTERS/Gary Hershorn (UNITED STATES...

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Thanksgiving Day Parade

Sonic flies by during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in New York. After fears the balloons could be grounded if sustained winds exceeded 23 mph, Snoopy,...

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A performer waves as she walks along Central Park West during the 87th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York

A performer waves as she walks along Central Park West during the 87th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York November 28, 2013. REUTERS/Gary Hershorn (UNITED STATES – Tags: ENTERTAINMENT...