Nov 28, 2013

Spiderman, Papa Smurf, Buzz Lightyear, Snoopy, Sonic the Hedgehog and SpongeBob SquarePants were among the most notable floats at the 2013 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.

: A Pokeball balloon floats down Sixth Avenue during the 87th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. (REUTERS/Eric Thayer)

: A Pikachu balloon floats down Sixth Avenue during the 87th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. (REUTERS/Eric Thayer)

: A Ronald McDonald balloon floats down Sixth Avenue during the 87th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. (REUTERS/Eric Thayer)

: A Snoopy balloon floats down Sixth Avenue during the 87th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. (REUTERS/Eric Thayer)

: The Elf on the Shelf balloon floats down Sixth Avenue during the 87th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. (REUTERS/Eric Thayer)

: An Uncle Sam balloon floats down Sixth Avenue during the 87th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. (REUTERS/Eric Thayer)

: A Buzz Lightyear balloon floats down Sixth Avenue during the 87th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. (REUTERS/Eric Thayer)

: A float makes its way down 6th Ave. during the 87th Macy’s Thanksgiving day parade in New York. (REUTERS/Carlo Allegri)

: The Hello Kitty balloon floats down Central Park West during the 87th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. (REUTERS/Gary Hershorn)

: A float of Finn and Jake from “Adventure Time” makes its way down 6th Ave. during the 87th Macy’s Thanksgiving day parade in New York. (REUTERS/Carlo Allegri)

: A Wizard of Oz float makes it’s way down 6th Ave. during the 87th Macy’s Thanksgiving day parade in New York. (REUTERS/Carlo Allegri)

: The Papa Smurf balloon floats above the street during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Kena Betancur/Getty Images)

: A Santa’s Elf balloon floats above the street during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Kena Betancur/Getty Images)

: Claire Rosa (center) reacts to the cold weather as other girls huddle together to warm up during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Kena Betancur/Getty Images)

: Atmosphere at the 87th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Laura Cavanaugh/Getty Images)

: Florida Georgia Line attends the 87th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Laura Cavanaugh/Getty Images)

: Kristen Chenoweth attends the 87th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Laura Cavanaugh/Getty Images)

: Florida Georgia Line attends the 87th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Laura Cavanaugh/Getty Images)

: Jimmy Fallon and the Roots attend the 87th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Laura Cavanaugh/Getty Images)

: Spiderman balloon floats in the 87th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Laura Cavanaugh/Getty Images)

: Richard Simmons attends the 87th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Laura Cavanaugh/Getty Images)

: The Enchanting World of Lindt Chocolate Float featuring the Goo Goo Dolls in the 87th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Lindt)

: The Enchanting World of Lindt Chocolate Float featuring the Goo Goo Dolls in the 87th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Lindt)

: The Enchanting World of Lindt Chocolate Float featuring the Goo Goo Dolls in the 87th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Lindt)

: The Enchanting World of Lindt Chocolate Float featuring the Goo Goo Dolls in the 87th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Lindt)

: The Enchanting World of Lindt Chocolate Float featuring the Goo Goo Dolls in the 87th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Lindt)

: The Enchanting World of Lindt Chocolate float, showcasing the mastery of premium chocolate and featuring Goo Goo Dolls, joins the exclusive lineup of floats in the 87th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images for Lindt)

: The Enchanting World of Lindt Chocolate float, showcasing the mastery of premium chocolate and featuring Goo Goo Dolls, joins the exclusive lineup of floats in the 87th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images for Lindt)

: The Enchanting World of Lindt Chocolate float, showcasing the mastery of premium chocolate and featuring Goo Goo Dolls, joins the exclusive lineup of floats in the 87th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images for Lindt)

: The Enchanting World of Lindt Chocolate float, showcasing the mastery of premium chocolate and featuring Goo Goo Dolls, joins the exclusive lineup of floats in the 87th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images for Lindt)

: The Enchanting World of Lindt Chocolate float, showcasing the mastery of premium chocolate and featuring Goo Goo Dolls, joins the exclusive lineup of floats in the 87th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images for Lindt)

: Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants Kick Off The Holidays At 87th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Laura Cavanaugh/Getty Images for Nickelodeon)

: Singer Ariana Grande with Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora The Explorer and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles kick off the holidays at 87th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Laura Cavanaugh/Getty Images for Nickelodeon)

: Fall Out Boy performs as Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora The Explorer and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles kick off the holidays at 87th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Laura Cavanaugh/Getty Images for Nickelodeon)

: Singer Ariana Grande with Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora The Explorer and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles kick off the holidays at 87th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Laura Cavanaugh/Getty Images for Nickelodeon)

: Fall Out Boy performs as Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora The Explorer and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles kick off the holidays at 87th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Laura Cavanaugh/Getty Images for Nickelodeon)

: The Paul Frank balloon makes down Central Park West during the 87th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. (TIMOTHY CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)

: The How To Train Your Dragon balloon floats down Central Park West during the 87th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York on November 28, 2013. (TIMOTHY CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)

: The Aflac Duck balloon floats down Central Park West during the 87th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York on November 28, 2013. (TIMOTHY CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)

: Santa Claus waves to the crowd during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York on Thursday, Nov., 28, 2013. (Staton Rabin/Zuma Press/MCT)

: Richard Simmons strikes a pose with kids during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York on Thursday, Nov., 28, 2013. (John Barrett/Gobe Photos via Zuma Press/MCT)

: Members of the TV show “Duck Dynasty” ride a float during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York on Thursday, Nov., 28, 2013. (John Barrett/Gobe Photos via Zuma Press/MCT)

: Spiderman makes an appearance during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York on Thursday, Nov., 28, 2013. (Kristin Callahan/Ace Pictures via Zuma Press/MCT)

: Jimmy Fallon and Cookie Monster entertain the crowd during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York on Thursday, Nov., 28, 2013. (Kristin Callahan/Ace Pictures via Zuma Press/MCT)

: An Uncle Sam balloon floats down Sixth Avenue during the 87th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. (REUTERS/Eric Thayer)

: A participant gestures while walking down Sixth Avenue during the 87th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. (REUTERS/Eric Thayer)

: Cheerleaders walk down Sixth Avenue during the 87th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. (REUTERS/Eric Thayer)

: Handlers try to control a candy cane balloon as the wind blows it over on Sixth Avenue during the 87th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. (REUTERS/Eric Thayer)