Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons take flight

Performers walk alongside giant floating balloons during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Despite earlier concerns about the wind, the balloons flew as planned for the parade Nov. 28, 2013.

Macy's Day Parade Balloons take flight

2013-11-28T153727Z_828321422_GM1E9BS1T3H01_RTRMADP_3_USA-THANKSGIVING.JPG — Gary Hershorn/REUTERS

The Spider-Man balloon floats down Central Park West during the 87th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York Nov. 28, 2013.

Macy's Day Parade Balloons take flight

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Clowns prepare before the 87th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York Nov. 28, 2013.

Macy's Day Parade Balloons take flight

Jennifer Shadwell, left, and Daniel Shadwell keep warm before the start of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York Nov. 28, 2013.

Macy's Day Parade Balloons take flight

The Uncle Sam balloon floats above the street during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Despite earlier concerns about the wind, the balloons flew as planned for the parade Nov. 28, 2013.

Macy's Day Parade Balloons take flight

SpongeBob Squarepants makes his way down Avenue of the Americas during the 87th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City Nov. 28, 2013.

Macy's Day Parade Balloons take flight

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Musicians warm up before the 87th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York Nov. 28, 2013.

Macy's Day Parade Balloons take flight

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The Snoopy and Woodstock balloon float makes its way down 6th Avenue during the 87th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York Nov. 28, 2013.

Macy's Day Parade Balloons take flight

Residents in an apartment block watch as giant balloons float past during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Despite earlier concerns about the wind, the balloons flew as planned for the parade Nov. 28, 2013.

Macy's Day Parade Balloons take flight

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A clown hands out balloons before the start of the 87th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York Nov. 28, 2013.

Macy's Day Parade Balloons take flight

2013-11-28T154336Z_1933839243_GM1E9BS1TU301_RTRMADP_3_USA-THANKSGIVING.JPG — Gary Hershorn/REUTERS

The Sonic the Hedgehog balloon floats down Central Park West during the 87th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York Nov. 28, 2013.

Macy's Day Parade Balloons take flight

Police officers adjust a barricade as people wait in cold weather along the route of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York Nov. 28, 2013.

Macy's Day Parade Balloons take flight

2013-11-28T153402Z_997261518_GM1E9BS1TDQ01_RTRMADP_3_USA-THANKSGIVING.JPG — Gary Hershorn/REUTERS

The Hello Kitty balloon floats down Central Park West during the 87th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York Nov. 28, 2013.