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Macy's Thanksgiving Parade: United States celebrate 'turkey day'

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is a beloved annual tradition and New York City's official holiday season kick-off.

Macy's Thanksgiving Parade: United States celebrate 'turkey day'

    On November 24 the newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump for the first time has officially congratulated residents of the country on Thanksgiving Day. The politician celebrated a holiday with the relatives in Florida, in the residence belonging to him for the rest.

Macy's Thanksgiving Parade: United States celebrate 'turkey day'

    Thanksgiving is a happy holiday on the fourth Thursday of each November. Americans of all religions celebrate this holiday with big dinners and family reunions.The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade celebrates its 90th Anniversary milestone this year. The beloved parade boasts a fascinating mix of sights and sounds with giant balloons, intricately-constructed floats, high school marching bands from across the country, snippets of Broadway musical performances and live performances from some of the hottest artists in music.

    Photo: Inflatable Hello Kitty flies over Sixth Avenue during the Macy's parade

Macy's Thanksgiving Parade: United States celebrate 'turkey day'

    Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is renowned for its amazing balloons and floats. Gigantic Hello Kitty, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Pillsbury Doughboy, Pokemon Pikachu, Red Mighty Morphin Power Ranger, Ronald McDonald, Ice Age's Scrat and His Acorn, and Dino the Dinosaur are just some of the novelty balloon characters who were flying this year along Sixth Avenue and Broadway (from Central Park to the Macy's department store).

    Photo: Christmas elf on Macy's parade

Macy's Thanksgiving Parade: United States celebrate 'turkey day'

    This world-renowned celebration spans six miles of Manhattan and attracts millions of spectators with millions more watching the live broadcast.

Macy's Thanksgiving Parade: United States celebrate 'turkey day'

    Black Friday is the Friday following Thanksgiving Day in the United States, traditionally the beginning of the Christmas shopping season. Retailers therefore cut prices on this Friday to get consumers into their stores to kick-start the Christmas shopping season.

    Photo: The hero from the "Ice Age"cartoon on Macy's parade, November 24.

Macy's Thanksgiving Parade: United States celebrate 'turkey day'

    Photo: The residents and visitors of New York watching the parade, November 24.

Macy's Thanksgiving Parade: United States celebrate 'turkey day'

    Photo: New York City police officers on guard for the guests' tranquility during the Macy's Parade, November 24.

Macy's Thanksgiving Parade: United States celebrate 'turkey day'

    Photo: The Festive band runs along Sixth Avenue

Macy's Thanksgiving Parade: United States celebrate 'turkey day'

    Photo: Macy's parade from the bird's-eye view

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