From CNN
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has been a holiday tradition for nearly 100 years.
The annual parade in New York City started in 1924. Balloons first appeared in 1927, replacing live animals from the Central Park Zoo.
This year’s balloons were nearly grounded due to windy weather conditions.
A “PAW Patrol” balloon makes its way down the parade route.
Singer Ciara takes part in the festivities.
“Dragon Ball” character Goku makes an appearance.
Parade volunteers fight with winds as they hold a Power Rangers balloon on Columbus Circle.
A colorful caterpillar balloon floats during the parade.
Smokey the Bear looms over the crowd.
Boy band NCT 127 waves to fans.
Hello, Pikachu.
Revelers dance during the parade.
A “SpongeBob SquarePants” balloon catches a beam of light.
Entertainer Billy Porter rides one of the floats.
Astronaut Snoopy makes its way down New York’s Central Park West.
People get ready before the start of the parade.
Officials are measuring wind speeds throughout the route, and workers can lower the balloons to make them more manageable if winds get too fast, Macy’s spokesman Orlando Veras said.
If the winds get too strong, workers can divert the balloons down a side street and deflate them, New York Police Chief Terence Monahan said.
James Leach plays the trumpet as parade participants assemble at the start.
The Grinch balloon looks as mischievous as ever.
Revelers rest as they wait for the start of the parade.