mobanmarketNEW YORK, NY – Brutal cold failed to stop tradition as thousands packed the streets of New York City for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade’s 92nd go-around Thursday. Pikachu was seen leading a pack of familiar and new balloons as 2018’s event kicked off.
Those in New York City also had the opportunity to see the balloons inflate last night on the Upper West Side.
From new floats and balloons to celebrities and crowds, Patch rounded up photos of all the best moments from the parade. Check back through out the morning for updated photos as the festivities unfold.
See photos from the 92nd Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC below:
92nd Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Nov. 22, 2018
Participants stand underneath a sign for the 92nd Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. (Erik Pendzich/REX/Shutterstock)
Santa Clause and his elves ride a float at the 92nd Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. (Erik Pendzich/REX/Shutterstock)
The Grinch balloon floats through the 92nd Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. (Erik Pendzich/REX/Shutterstock)
Diana Ross rides a float at the 92nd Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. (Erik Pendzich/REX/Shutterstock)
One of the new Elf balloons from Netflix’s “A Christmas Chronicles” floats through the 92nd Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. (Erik Pendzich/REX/Shutterstock)
One of the new Elf balloons from Netflix’s “A Christmas Chronicles” floats through the 92nd Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. (Erik Pendzich/REX/Shutterstock)
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The new Sunny the Snowpal balloon floats through the 92nd Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. (Erik Pendzich/REX/Shutterstock)
Ashley Tisdale rides a float at the 92nd Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. (Erik Pendzich/REX/Shutterstock)
Rita Ora rides a float at the 92nd Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. (Erik Pendzich/REX/Shutterstock)
John Legend rides a float at the 92nd Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. (Erik Pendzich/REX/Shutterstock)
John Legend and parade participants pose for a photo at the 92nd Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. (Erik Pendzich/REX/Shutterstock)
Leona Lewis rides a float at the 92nd Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. (Erik Pendzich/REX/Shutterstock)
Martina McBride rides a float at the 92nd Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. (Erik Pendzich/REX/Shutterstock)
The Pikachu balloon floats through the 92nd Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. (Erik Pendzich/REX/Shutterstock)
The Pikachu balloon floats through the 92nd Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. (Erik Pendzich/REX/Shutterstock)
Participants pose for a photo during the 92nd Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. (Erik Pendzich/REX/Shutterstock)
Lucy Nichols tries to catch a peek as the balloons pass by. (Adam Nichols/Patch)
Lucy Nichols, cold but happy at the parade. (Adam Nichols/Patch)
Participants march during the 92nd Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. (Erik Pendzich/REX/Shutterstock)
Ally Brooke rides a float at the 92nd Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. (Erik Pendzich/REX/Shutterstock)
Rita Ora and parade participants pose for a photo at the 92nd Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. (Erik Pendzich/REX/Shutterstock)
The Pikachu and new Goku balloon during the 92nd Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. (Erik Pendzich/REX/Shutterstock)
Participants play with confetti during the 92nd Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. (Erik Pendzich/REX/Shutterstock)
Inflation Eve
Nov. 21, 2018
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons are inflated in front of the public on the Upper West Side on Thanksgiving Eve. (Erik Pendzich/REX/Shutterstock)
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons are inflated in front of the public on the Upper West Side on Thanksgiving Eve. (Erik Pendzich/REX/Shutterstock)
An excited crowd cheers on as balloons inflate ahead of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. (Erik Pendzich/REX/Shutterstock)
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons are inflated in front of the public on the Upper West Side on Thanksgiving Eve. Above the Grinch balloon is seen weighed down by a net and sandbags. (Erik Pendzich/REX/Shutterstock)
Lead image by Erik Pendzich/REX/Shutterstock