The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade saw crowds brave chilly New York City winds and an estimated 3.5 million people tune in to be treated to a series of balloons, floats and star-studded performances Thursday.
The big picture: The 99th annual parade along the 2.5-mile route from the Upper West Side to Midtown featured iconic characters like Spider-Man alongside Netflix phenomenon "KPop Demon Hunters" and a Labubu float.
The parade makes its way through Manhattan towards Macy's flagship store. Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images
People operate the Spider-Man balloon during the parade. Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images
The Derpy tiger and Sussie balloon from "KPop Demon Hunters" floats down Central Park West during the parade. Photo: Gary Hershorn/Getty Images
Musician Shaggy with Labubu in front of Pop Mart's "Pop City" float. Photo: Michael Simon/Getty Images for Pop Mart
Greybow Trout and Rainbow Trout balloons displayed during the parade. Photo: Manoli Figetakis/Getty Images
Busta Rhymes on the World of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles float during the parade. Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images
Atmosphere during the 2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Nov. 27 in New York City. Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images
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