Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons inflated
There was excitement on the Upper West Side as balloons were inflated for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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Performers rehearse ahead of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Paula Abdul and the Saint John's dance team were in Herald Square for night two of rehearsals.
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade rehearsals held at Herald Square
Performers gathered at Herald Square and tried to stay warm.
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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon Inflation Tradition Returns
After being canceled last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, New Yorkers and visitors from across the country flocked to the Upper West Side again Wednesday to watch the balloons for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade be inflated.
PHOTOS: Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon Inflation Tradition Returns
After being canceled last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, New Yorkers and visitors from across the country flocked to the Upper West Side again Wednesday to watch the balloons for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade be inflated.
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It was uncharacteristically quiet on West 77th Street on Wednesday night. It's usually where the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons are inflated, but this year, both the parade and the balloon inflation are being done without crowds.
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