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The 92nd Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: Spectators freeze to enjoy the floats

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Nov 23, 2018

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Performers walk in front of Macy's Tom Turkey float as they take part in the 92nd annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018.
Performers walk in front of Macy’s Tom Turkey float as they take part in the 92nd annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. AP

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Performers cheer in front of Macy's Tom Turkey float as they take part in the 92nd annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018.
Performers cheer in front of Macy’s Tom Turkey float as they take part in the 92nd annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Eduardo… AP

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A group from the Upper West Side of New York dressed as turkeys watches the parade.
Spectators dressed as turkeys watch the parade. Erik Thomas

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Sponge-bob sports a Santa hat during the parade.
The SpongeBob balloon from “SpongeBoB SquarePants” sports a Santa hat during the parade. Erik Thomas

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Charlie Brown float over the crowd during the 92nd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 22, 2018, in New York.
Charlie Brown from the “Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show” floats over the crowd. Getty Images

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The crowd bundles up against the cold to watch the 92nd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 22, 2018, in New York.
The bundled-up crowd cheers as balloons and floats pass by during the parade. Getty Images

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People try to stay warm as they wait the start of the 92nd annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018.
People try to stay warm as they wait the start of the 92nd annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez) AP

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Members of the New York Police Department take a position along the route before the start of the 92nd annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018.
Members of the New York Police Department guard the parade route. AP

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Performers stay warm before the 92nd annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018.
Performers stay warm before the 92nd annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez) AP

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A New York Police Department officer and a K9 unit stand guard as people arrive to watch the 92nd annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018.
An officer and a K9 unit stand guard as people arrive to watch the parade. AP

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A balloon from the kids show Paw Patrol flies over the crowd during the parade.
A balloon from the kids show “PAW Patrol” flies over the crowd. Erik Thomas

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A "PAW Patrol" balloon floats over Central Park West during the 92nd annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018.
A “PAW Patrol” balloon floats over Central Park West during the 92nd annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez) AP

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The Ronald McDonald balloon passes by windows of a building on Central Park West during the 92nd annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018.
The Ronald McDonald balloon flies over Central Park West. AP

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The Pillsbury Doughboy takes flight during the parade.
The Pillsbury Doughboy takes flight during the parade. Erik Thomas

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11/22/18 2018 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Brian Zak/NY Post
Greg Heffley from the “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” series balloon floats by attendees. Brian Zak/NY Post

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Greg Heffley from the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series balloon passes by windows of a building on Central Park West during the 92nd annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018.
Greg Heffley from the “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” series balloon passes by windows of a building on Central Park West during the 92nd annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in… AP

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People on a balcony watch the 92nd annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 22, 2018 in New York City.
Revelers enjoy the view of the parade from a balcony. Getty Images

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A reveller gets ready before the 92nd annual Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade Parade on November 22, 2018 in New York City.
Pilgrims smile on top of the Macy’s Tom Turkey float. Getty Images

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A turkey float gets underway during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in Manhattan,New York, U.S., November 22, 2018.
A turkey float gets underway during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in Manhattan,New York, U.S., November 22, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid Reuters

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A clown performs during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in Manhattan,New York, U.S., November 22, 2018.
Clowns on roller blades perform at the parade. Reuters

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Clowns on roller blades perform during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in Manhattan,New York, U.S., November 22, 2018.
Clowns on roller blades perform during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in Manhattan,New York, U.S., November 22, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid Reuters

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Clowns on roller blades perform during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in Manhattan,New York, U.S., November 22, 2018.
Clowns on roller blades perform during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in Manhattan,New York, U.S., November 22, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid Reuters

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A marching band toots their horns
A marching band toots their horns. Reuters

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Participants wave during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in Manhattan,New York, U.S., November 22, 2018.
Parade participants wave to the crowd. Reuters

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Clowns wave to spectators during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in Manhattan,New York, U.S., November 22, 2018.
Clowns wave to spectators during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in Manhattan,New York, U.S., November 22, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid Reuters

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A clown waves to the crowd during the 92nd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 22, 2018, in New York.
A clown waves to the crowd during the 92nd Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 22, 2018, in New York. (Photo by Don EMMERT / AFP) (Photo credit should… Getty Images

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A parade worker waves at people during the parade.
New York, November 22: A parade worker waves at people during the parade. Scenes from the 2018 Macy’s Thanksgivings day parade on one of the coldest Thanksgivings on record. (Erik… Erik Thomas

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A performer takes part in the 92nd annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018.
A performer takes part in the 92nd annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez) AP

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A parade worker dressed as the Statue of Liberty waves to the crowd.
New York, November 22: A parade worker dressed as the Statue of Liberty waves to the crowd. Scenes from the 2018 Macy’s Thanksgivings day parade on one of the coldest… Erik Thomas

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A participant tries to stay warm during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in Manhattan,New York, U.S., November 22, 2018.
A participant tries to stay warm during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in Manhattan,New York, U.S., November 22, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid Reuters

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Participants perform during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in Manhattan,New York, U.S., November 22, 2018.
Participants perform during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in Manhattan,New York, U.S., November 22, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid Reuters

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Two women dressed as acorns take a selfie together before the start of the parade.
Two women dressed as acorns take a selfie together before the start of the parade. Erik Thomas

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A float hovers above the crowd during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in Manhattan,New York, U.S., November 22, 2018.
The Charlie Brown float hovers above the parade. Reuters

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Toothless from “How to Train your Dragon” flies above the crowd. Erik Thomas

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A family stays warm inside of sleeping bags while watching the parade.
A family stays warm inside of sleeping bags while watching the parade. Erik Thomas

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Goku takes flight during the parade for the first time.
A Goku balloon takes flight during the parade for the first time. Erik Thomas

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Lexther LaGuardia (left) watches the parade with his daughter, Lucy, (right).
Lexther LaGuardia (left) watches the parade with his daughter, Lucy, (right). Erik Thomas

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11/22/18 2018 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Brian Zak/NY Post
Pikachu flies over the crowd. Brian Zak/NY Post

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The Red Power Ranger punches the ground during the parade.
The Red Power Ranger balloon punches the ground during the parade. Erik Thomas

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