Two "Pilgrims" Riding a Turkey Float
Of course the turkey dinner is the centerpiece of most Thanksgivings, but many start the day off with another great American tradition - the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! 2016 marked the 90th Anniversary of this wonderful event which begins its track on 77th Street and Central Park West and passes quite close to where I live. This morning, as I have for the past 19 Thanksgiving mornings, I joined the approximately three million other spectators who lined the parade route to cheer the floats and bands and especially the humongous helium balloons for which the parade is famous.
Charlie Brown
Fortunately the weather forecasters' predictions of rain showers did not come true, but the sky was overcast and the temperature a chilly 44 degrees.
Some of the balloon characters were familiar to all...
Ronald McDonald
Some less so...
Hello Kitty
Some I had to rely on the children in the group to identify...
Wimpy Kid
And some I still don't recognize!
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One of the highlights for me was the New York City Police Department Marching Band...
Everybody seemed to be having a great time - especially this young man in his turkey hat!
In the spirit of this great American holiday, I'd like to wish my wonderful readers a very Happy Thanksgiving. May your feast be blessed with friends, family and good fortune.
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