In pictures: Macy's annual Thanksgiving Day Parade

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In pictures: Macy's annual Thanksgiving Day Parade

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(Web Desk) – Starting in 1924, the Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade was held in New York on Thursday. The parade that has been an annual thanksgiving event for nine decades now, drew an estimated 3 million spectators and 50 million television viewers.

The 2017 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade that started from Central Park West concluding with Santa’s appearance to kick off the holiday shopping season was to celebrate the expansion of the Macy’s store in Manhattan.

While Macy’s does not release the exact amount spent at the Thanksgiving Day Parade each year, estimates put the average total cost for the event between $11.6 and $13.4 million.

Workers on the Macy’s inflation teams walk past inflated balloons near Central Park ahead of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade in New York City. Photo: AFP

A woman kisses a child as they watch the Macy’s inflation team inflate balloons near Central Park ahead of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. Photo: AFP

Paw Patrol’s Chase balloon make its way down 6th Ave. Photo: Reuters

People watch the parade in Manhattan. Photo: Reuters

Frozen’s Olaf balloon is carried down 6th Avenue. Photo: Reuters

People sing carols in the Macy’s Singing Christmas Tree on 6th Avenue. Photo: Reuters

The Ice Age’s Scrat and his Acorn balloon are carried. Photo: Reuters

A marching band arrives to take part during the parade. Photo: Reuters

Santa Claus makes his way down Central Park West. Photo: Reuters

A cheerleader is thrown in the air as the Pikachu balloon is carried down 6th Avenue. Photo: Reuters

Angry Birds’ Red is carried down Central Park West. Photo: Reuters

Pikachu is carried down Central Park West. Photo: Reuters

Crowds watch as The Grinch balloon is deflated following the parade. Photo: Reuters

New York Police Department officers stand on guard as the Charlie Brown balloon make its way down 6th Ave. Photo: Reuters

A member of the Colony High School Band performs on 6th Avenue. Photo: Reuters

The DreamWorks Animation Trolls balloon make its way down 6th Ave. Photo: Reuters

Performers march along 6th Avenue. Photo: Reuters

Performers march along 6th Avenue during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in Manhattan. Photo: Reuters