Jog, don’t walk.
Eager New Yorkers and tourists filled the sidewalks of New York City early Thursday morning under sunny skies for the 97th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
The time-honored Thanksgiving tradition began at 77th and Central Park West at 8:30 a.m. to boisterous applause from bundled-up spectators hoping to catch a glimpse of classic balloons like Snoopy and Pikachu, as well as six new floats, including a float. Wonka-inspired chocolate.
Jessica Keener, 42, who grew up attending the parade but now lives in Idaho, wanted her 4-year-old daughter to experience the festivities.
“Ever since I was a little girl, I was here at 6 a.m. with my dad, my mom and my sisters,” she told The Post. “We got here at 5 a.m. to get a front-row seat.”
Her daughter Bella jumped with excitement when she saw the balloons, especially the Paw Patrol.
“I got up at 4 in the morning and woke up alone. “I was tired this morning but I couldn’t wait to be here,” the 4-year-old said, smiling.
The time-honored Thanksgiving tradition began at 77th Street and Central Park West at 8:30 a.m. James Keivom The Rockets were seen marching in the parade. James Keivom Cheerleaders participate in the 97th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.REUTERS About 3.5 million people flock to the streets to watch the parade each year.James Keivom
Children and adults alike cheered “Smokey, Smokey, Smokey” as the famous bear-shaped balloon floated by. Others, dressed in hats, scarves and gloves, drank hot chocolates and coffees.
Fellow member Tommy Onolfo, 41, of Long Island, dressed in full Turkish costume for the parade, which he has attended for the past 10 years.
“This is my tenth year in a row. I love balloons, the excitement, the commotion. There is no other Thanksgiving celebration like this,” Onolfo told The Post.
“I go to the ball drop every year, pick up the confetti and throw it to the performers here every year.”
Sidewalks from 77th Street and Central Park West to two and a half miles south to the Macy’s at 34th Street-Herald Square began filling at 7:30 a.m. James Keivom Charlie Brown and the gang were seen at the Thanksgiving parade. James Keivom A giant Snoopy balloon flies through the streets of New York during the parade.REUTERS Santa Claus appears on the trading floor to celebrate the 97th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.REUTERS
This year’s parade, which normally draws about 3.5 million spectators to Manhattan, will feature 16 giant character balloons, 26 floats, 32 novelty and traditional inflatables, 12 marching bands, 700 clowns and eight performance groups.
New parade balloons include “Beagle Scout Snoopy,” “Blue Cat & Chugs,” “Kung Fu Panda’s Po,” “Leo,” “Monkey D. Luffy,” “Pillsbury Doughboy” and “Uncle Dan.”
Sidewalks from 77th Street and Central Park West to two and a half miles south to the Macy’s at 34th Street-Herald Square began filling at 7:30 a.m. Thursday.
The 97th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will feature 16 giant character balloons and more than 50 floats and inflatables. REUTERS New parade balloons include “Beagle Scout Snoopy,” “Blue Cat & Chugs,” “Kung Fu Panda’s Po,” “Leo,” “Monkey D. Luffy,” “Pillsbury Doughboy” and “Uncle Dan.” James Keivom The parade will also feature 12 marching bands, hundreds of clowns and eight performance groups. James Keivom
For those attending the parade from the comfort of their home, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will air on NBC and live on Peacock.
It will also be available as a Spanish-language broadcast hosted by Carlos Adyan and Andrea Meza on Telemundo.
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