Performers dressed as elves dance in front of Radio City Music Hall during the 86th Macy’s Thanksgiving day parade in New York. Brendan McDermid
The Charlie Brown balloon floats past Radio City Music Hall during the 86th Macy’s Thanksgiving day parade in New York. Brendan McDermid
Clowns skate along Central Park West before the start of the 86th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. Gary Hershorn
An Elmo muppet is seen on the Sesame Street float during the 86th Macy’s Thanksgiving day parade in New York. Brendan McDermid
Clowns gather as the sun rises over the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. Carlo Allegri
Donna Hernandez holds her puppy Tommy as she and her family eat a free Thanksgiving meal for the Skid Row homeless and needy at the Los Angeles Mission. JASON REDMOND
U.S. President Barack Obama laughs with his daughters Sasha and Malia as he pardons National Thanksgiving Turkey, Cobbler, in The Rose Garden of the White House in Washington. Yuri Gripas