Parade magic takes Manhattan

New York City came alive as the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade rolled through the city with marching bands, dance and musical acts and its iconic oversized character balloons

1. Santa Claus and his helpers making their way down the street during the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. — AFP

2. A Native Pride Productions performer dancing along central Park West. — AP

3. A performer in traditional costume taking part in the parade. — Getty Images/AFP

4. Spectators tossing confetti during the Thanksgiving Day Parade in New york City. — Reuters

5. A Derpy Tiger balloon from the film ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ floating along the parade route. — Reuters

6. Balloon handlers guiding the Spider-Man balloon down Central Park West. — AP

7. A Monkey D. Luffy balloon from the ‘One Piece’ manga series drifting down Central Park West. — AP

8. Dancers performing during the parade in New York City. — Reuters

9. Children watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade as it moves down sixth avenue. — AP

10. The Labubu and the Friends-giving in POP CITY float making its way down the street during the parade. — AFP