From Snoopy to SpongeBob, thousands of people traveled to Manhattan to watch the 97th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Credit: David Handschuh

View of the 97th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in Manhattan, Nov. 23, 2023. Thousands of people bundled up on a clear, cold day to enjoy the parade in person.

Credit: David Handschuh

View from above of the 97th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Manhattan, Nov. 23, 2023. Thousands of people bundled up on a clear, cold day to enjoy the parade in person.

Credit: David Handschuh

View of the 97th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in Manhattan, Nov. 23, 2023. Thousands of people bundled up on a clear, cold day to enjoy the parade in person.

Credit: David Handschuh

View from above of the 97th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Manhattan, Nov. 23, 2023. Thousands of people bundled up on a clear, cold day to enjoy the parade in person.

Credit: David Handschuh

View of the 97th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in Manhattan, Nov. 23, 2023. Thousands of people bundled up on a clear, cold day to enjoy the parade in person.

Credit: David Handschuh

Paradegoers at the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade ushering in the holiday season.

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View of the 97th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in Manhattan, Nov. 23, 2023. Thousands of people bundled up on a clear, cold day to enjoy the parade in person.

Credit: Ed Quinn

View of the 97th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in Manhattan, Nov. 23, 2023. Thousands turned out on a clear, cold day to enjoy the parade in person.

Credit: Ed Quinn

View of the 97th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in Manhattan, Nov. 23, 2023. Thousands turned out on a clear, cold day to enjoy the parade in person.

Credit: David Handschuh

View of the 97th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in Manhattan, Nov. 23, 2023. Thousands of people bundled up on a clear, cold day to enjoy the parade in person.

Credit: David Handschuh

View of the 97th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in Manhattan, Nov. 23, 2023. Thousands of people bundled up on a clear, cold day to enjoy the parade in person.

Credit: Ed Quinn

View of the 97th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in Manhattan, Nov. 23, 2023. Thousands turned out on a clear, cold day to enjoy the parade in person.

Credit: Ed Quinn

View of the 97th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in Manhattan, Nov. 23, 2023. Thousands turned out on a clear, cold day to enjoy the parade in person.

Credit: David Handschuh

View from above of the 97th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in Manhattan, Nov. 23, 2023. Thousands of people bundled up on a clear, cold day to enjoy the parade in person.

Credit: Ed Quinn

View of the 97th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in Manhattan, Nov. 23, 2023. Thousands turned out on a clear, cold day to enjoy the parade in person.

Credit: Ed Quinn

View of the 97th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in Manhattan, Nov. 23, 2023. Thousands turned out on a clear, cold day to enjoy the parade in person.

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