The 2016 Macy's Thanksgiving day parade in New York

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The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade ushered in its 90th year in New York City on Thursday, full of floats, character balloons, singers, marching bands, and more.

From the Power Rangers to a duet by Tony Bennett and Miss Piggy, Dancing with the Stars season 23 winner and Olympic gold medalist Laurie Hernandez, and balloons including mainstay Charlie Brown and Ice Age breakout Scrat, the parade capped with the traditional appearance by Santa Claus.

The annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, led by a giant inflatable Charlie Brown balloon, stepped off Thursday amid heavy crowds and a strong police presence.

See photos from this year’s Thanksgiving celebration.

The Turkey float and Charlie Brown balloon move across Central Park South during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016, in New York.

The Paddington Bear balloon is moved across Central Park South during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016, in New York.

Handlers walk the Tweety Bird balloon down J.F.K. Boulevard, in Philadelphia, during the 97th annual Thanksgiving day parade, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016.

Ice Age's Scrat balloon floats over Sixth avenue during the 90th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 24, 2016 in New York.

Ronald McDonald and a Ronald McDonald balloon make their way across Sixth Avenue during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, in New York, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016.

Angry Birds' Red floats above Central Park West during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016.

A balloon operator waves to spectators while guiding the Red Power Ranger.

A clown blows confetti toward spectators during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016, in New York.

Participants stand tall above spectators along Central Park West during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016.

Children wave to Santa Clause during the 97th annual Thanksgiving Day parade, in Philadelphia, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016.

Band members give high-fives during the parade.

Band members give high-fives during the parade.

The Skylanders Eruptor balloon floats during the parade.

Tony Bennett and Miss Piggy

The Charlie Brown balloon floats over Central Park West during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016.

Pikachu the Pokemon

People in Customs pose as they arrive to take part during the 90th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 24, 2016 in New York.

Performers take part during the 90th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 24, 2016 in New York.

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