Millions flock to Thanksgiving parade
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This year, Spiderman returned to the lineup for the first time in 10 years, Mickey Mouse appeared as a sailor, and the Pillsbury Doughboy made his debut.
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A clown hails the spectators during the 83rd Macy's Thanksgiving parade in New York, the US, Nov. 26, 2009.[Shen Hong/Xinhua] |
In addition to the big balloons, this year's parade featured 1,500 cheerleaders, 800 clowns, 10 marching bands and 24 floats.
Closing out the parade as always was Santa Claus, who was riding high on a brand new sleigh.
Most stores remained closed the day for Thanksgiving and will be reopen on Black Friday, which is the Friday after Thanksgiving in the United States, indicating the beginning of the traditional Christmas shopping season. The term dates back to at least 1966, although its usage was primarily on the East coast.
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A music band pass through the Times Square during the 83rd Macy's Thanksgiving parade in New York, the US, Nov. 26, 2009. [Shen Hong/Xinhua] |
The parade, which began at 9 a.m. and ended at around 12 p.m. Eastern Time, bypassed Broadway for the first time this year to avoid pedestrian plazas at Times and Herald Squares.
All government offices, financial markets and schools were closed on the day.
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