US singer-songwriter Neil Diamond performs at Macy's 85th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, New York, USA, 24 November, 2011. The annual parade, which began in 1924, features giant ballons of characters from popular culture floating above the streets of Manhattan. EPA/PETER FOLEY
A women takes a picture out of her car sunroof at Macy's 85th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, New York, USA, 24 November, 2011. The annual parade, which began in 1924, features giant ballons of characters from popular culture floating above the streets of Manhattan. EPA/PETER FOLEY
US singer-songwriter Mary J. Blige waves to the crowds at Macy's 85th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, New York, USA, 24 November, 2011. The annual parade, which began in 1924, features giant ballons of characters from popular culture floating above the streets of Manhattan. EPA/PETER FOLEY
Parade goers watch the Spiderman balloon pass by at Macy's 85th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, New York, USA, 24 November, 2011. The annual parade, which began in 1924, features giant ballons of characters from popular culture floating above the streets of Manhattan. EPA/PETER FOLEY
Canadian musician Avril Lavigne waves to the crowds at Macy's 85th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, New York, USA, 24 November, 2011. The annual parade, which began in 1924, features giant ballons of characters from popular culture floating above the streets of Manhattan. EPA/PETER FOLEY
Children watch the Macy's 85th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, New York, USA, 24 November, 2011. The annual parade, which began in 1924, features giant ballons of characters from popular culture floating above the streets of Manhattan. EPA/PETER FOLEY
Children watch the SpongeBob balloon pass by at Macy's 85th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, New York, USA, 24 November 2011. The annual parade, which began in 1924, features giant ballons of characters from popular culture floating above the streets of Manhattan. EPA/PETER FOLEY
Parade goers watch the Spiderman balloon pass by at Macy's 85th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, New York, USA, 24 November 2011. The annual parade, which began in 1924, features giant ballons of characters from popular culture floating above the streets of Manhattan. EPA/PETER FOLEY
Children watch the Macy's 85th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, New York, USA, 24 November 2011. The annual parade, which began in 1924, features giant ballons of characters from popular culture floating above the streets of Manhattan. EPA/PETER FOLEY
A performer dressed as a prisoner rides in the Macy's 85th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, New York, USA, 24 November 2011. The annual parade, which began in 1924, features giant ballons of characters from popular culture floating above the streets of Manhattan. EPA/PETER FOLEY
Parade goers watch the Kung Fu Panda balloon pass by at Macy's 85th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, New York, USA, 24 November 2011. The annual parade, which began in 1924, features giant ballons of characters from popular culture floating above the streets of Manhattan. EPA/PETER FOLEY
Clowns perform for children at Macy's 85th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, New York, USA, 24 November 2011. The annual parade, which began in 1924, features giant ballons of characters from popular culture floating above the streets of Manhattan. EPA/PETER FOLEY
Brightly dressed dancers march in Macy's 85th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, New York, USA, 24 November 2011. The annual parade, which began in 1924, features giant ballons of characters from popular culture floating above the streets of Manhattan. EPA/PETER FOLEY
The Sailor Mickey balloon travels down Central Park West at Macy's 85th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, New York, USA, 24 November 2011. The annual parade, which began in 1924, features giant ballons of characters from popular culture floating above the streets of Manhattan. EPA/PETER FOLEY
Clowns perform for children at Macy's 85th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, New York, USA, 24 November 2011. The annual parade, which began in 1924, features giant ballons of characters from popular culture floating above the streets of Manhattan. EPA/PETER FOLEY
Parade goers watch the SpongeBob balloon pass by at Macy's 85th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, New York, USA, 24 November 2011. The annual parade, which began in 1924, features giant ballons of characters from popular culture floating above the streets of Manhattan. EPA/PETER FOLEY
The Kermit the Frog balloon passes Cental Park at Macy's 85th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, New York, USA, 24 November 2011. The annual parade, which began in 1924, features giant ballons of characters from popular culture floating above the streets of Manhattan. EPA/PETER FOLEY
