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Best Pics: Macy’s hosts its ‘Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade’

Macy’s hosts its Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade during Covid Pandemic, with a mix of prerecorded events and scaled down live elements


UPDATED NOVEMBER 27, 2020 12:42 PM EST

Happy Thanksgiving!!! On Thursday morning, and despite all challenges, the 94th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade took to the streets of New York City for a unique event. The show must go on! This year’s event looked different, nevertheless, the organizers managed to make it happen. With a mix of prerecorded events and scaled down live elements, the historical parade was enjoyed from the comfort and safety of home.

From Goo Goo Dolls and Lauren Alaina to Karol G and CNCO, the Manhattan parade didn’t disappoint. Here we show some of the best pics of the day.

The World-Famous Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Kicks Off The Holiday Season For Millions Of Television Viewers Watching Safely At Home© GettyImages

The world-famous Macy‘s Thanksgiving Day Parade kicks off the holiday season

The World-Famous Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Kicks Off The Holiday Season For Millions Of Television Viewers Watching Safely At Home© GettyImages

Karol G and Olay‘s “Her Future is STEM-sational” float pictured at the 94th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

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Millions of television viewers watched the Manhattan Parade safely at home

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A Boss Baby float at the parade. Watching the Macy‘s parade 2020 on TV is a Thanksgiving tradition in many households.

The World-Famous Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Kicks Off The Holiday Season For Millions Of Television Viewers Watching Safely At Home© GettyImages

On a rainy morning in NYC, ‘Tonight Show’ host Jimmy Fallon kicked off the beloved annual event with a musical performance.

The World-Famous Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Kicks Off The Holiday Season For Millions Of Television Viewers Watching Safely At Home© GettyImages

Macy‘s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2020 kicked off with floats, balloons and masks

The World-Famous Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Kicks Off The Holiday Season For Millions Of Television Viewers Watching Safely At Home© GettyImages

Zabdiel De Jesus, Erick Brian Colon, Christopher Velez, Joel Pimentel and Richard Camacho of CNCO pose in front of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles float at the 94th Annual Macy‘s Thanksgiving Day Parade

The World-Famous Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Kicks Off The Holiday Season For Millions Of Television Viewers Watching Safely At Home© GettyImages

Bebe Rexha atop the Jennie-O float at the 94th Annual Macy‘s Thanksgiving Day Parade

The World-Famous Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Kicks Off The Holiday Season For Millions Of Television Viewers Watching Safely At Home© GettyImages

AJR members Adam Brett Met, Jack Met and Ryan Met perform at the 94th Annual Macy‘s Thanksgiving Day Parade

The World-Famous Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Kicks Off The Holiday Season For Millions Of Television Viewers Watching Safely At Home© GettyImages

A celebration that typically brings together millions of in-person spectators to the 2.5-mile New York City route has been limited to a one-block stretch in front of the Macy’s store in Midtown Manhattan due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

The World-Famous Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Kicks Off The Holiday Season For Millions Of Television Viewers Watching Safely At Home© GettyImages

Sofia Carson poses atop the Entenmann‘s float at the 94th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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TKeke Palmer, pictured with the Coach float, attends the 94th Annual Macy‘s Thanksgiving Day Parade

The World-Famous Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Kicks Off The Holiday Season For Millions Of Television Viewers Watching Safely At Home© GettyImages

“For New Yorkers who typically see it live and in person, this change for them is that they are going to experience it the same way the rest of the country experiences it,“ said Susan Tercero, executive producer of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. ”But I think for the rest of country, it’s not going to be too different.