MIDTOWN, Manhattan (PIX11) – A little rain didn't stop the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade from taking over Manhattan on Thursday.
Floats, balloons, marching bands and celebrity performers took over the Big Apple with more than 2 million spectators watching. The parade featured 22 floats and 17 character balloons, including new characters like Minnie Mouse.
Here are some photos from the annual event:
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 28: Santa Claus waves to the crowds during the Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Kena Betancur/Getty Images)
2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
Spider-Man float is seen during the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by TheStewartofNY/WireImage)
2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
Bishop Briggs attends the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/WireImage)
Coco Jones participates in the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
Natti Natasha participates in the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
Chloe Bailey attends the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/WireImage)
Clowns wave to the crowds during the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/WireImage)
Reveller reacts as the Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade kicks off on November 28, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Kena Betancur/Getty Images)
2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 28: Mickey Mouse
attend the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/WireImage)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 28: The Monkey D. Luffy balloon floats during the Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Kena Betancur/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 28: A view of the Goku balloon with The Empire State Building and Macy's department store in the background during the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2024 in New York City.. (Photo by Craig T Fruchtman/Getty Images)
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