Giant balloons fly at iconic Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade

Thanksgiving Day in New York City started with something many New Yorkers and visitors were grateful for the giant balloons in the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade. The giant balloons, including a 49-feet tall Snoopy beagle decked out in astronaut gear to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing, and numerous floats paraded down Manhattan's 6th Avenue during the iconic celebration.

The parade, a tradition that began in the 1920s, with its marching bands, clowns and performances is expected to draw large crowds in New York City and millions of viewers across the country.