
A balloon of Scrat, the squirrel from the movie "Ice Age," floats in the sky before the start of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.

"Tonight Show" host Jimmy Fallon attends the annual parade, which has been going on for nearly a century now. See historic photos of the parade

People watch a passing balloon along Central Park West.

The Grinch balloon floats down Central Park West.

A Charlie Brown balloon moves down the parade route.

Santa Claus rides a float.

"Frozen" character Olaf joins the fun.

A paradegoer wears a turkey hat.

A Power Ranger balloon is held by handlers.

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio attends the festivities.

A participant bikes along Sixth Avenue.

People watch an "Angry Birds" balloon on Sixth Avenue.

People huddle together along Central Park West.

Participants take their place along the parade route before the start of the parade.