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NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: A float depicting the cartoon character Shrek moves down the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade route November 25, 2010 in New York City. The 84th annual celebration featured approximately 8,000 participants including more 1,600 cheerleaders and dancers, twelve marching bands, and an assortment of celebrities in addition to 15 giant character balloons.
Jessica Simpson rides down 7th Ave in Times Square during the 84th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York November 25, 2010.
A person dressed as author Mark Twain comes down 7th Ave in Times Square joining the giant balloon lineup for the 84th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York November 25, 2010.
A dancer jumps in the air during the 84th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York November 25, 2010.
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: Handlers operate a float through Columbus Circle during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade November 25, 2010 in New York City. The 84th annual celebration featured approximately 8,000 participants including more 1,600 cheerleaders and dancers, twelve marching bands, and an assortment of celebrities in addition to 15 giant character balloons.
Singer Jessica Simpson waves to fans during the 84th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York November 25, 2010.
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: Nickelodeon's Victoria Justice rides down Broadway on The Build-a-Bear Float for the 84th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City.
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: Dora The Explorer and recording artist India. Arie ride down Broadway on Nickelodeon's Dora The Explorer Float for the 84th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City.
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: Kendall Schmidt, James Maslow, Carlos Pena, Logan Henderson of Nickelodeon's Big Time Rush ride down Broadway on Bridge To The Future Float for the 84th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City.
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: A Samurai Power Ranger escorts the Planet Earth balloon through the streets during the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City.
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: The SpongeBob SquarePants balloon makes his way through the streets during the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City.
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: The Samurai Power Rangers escort the Planet Earth balloon through the streets during the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City.
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: Po, the Kung Fu Panda balloon makes his way through the streets during the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City.
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: Actress/singer Victoria Justice makes her way through the streets on the Build-A-Bear Workshop float the during the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City.
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: (L-R) Singer India. Arie and Dora the Explorer make their way through the streets on Dora�s Christmas Carol Adventure float the during the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City.
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: Actress/singer Victoria Justice makes her way through the streets on the Build-A-Bear Workshop float the during the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City.
the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City.
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: (L-R) Singer India. Arie and Dora the Explorer make their way through the streets on Dora�s Christmas Carol Adventure float the during the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City.
Singer and songwriter Kid Rock performs his new song and album title track 'Born Free' during halftime of the Thanksgiving Day NFL football game between the Detroit Lions and the New England Patriots in Detroit, Michigan November 25, 2010.
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: Actress/singer Miranda Cosgrove makes her way through the streets on the Statue of Liberty float the during the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City.
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: Actress/singer Miranda Cosgrove makes her way through the streets on the Statue of Liberty float the during the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City.
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: The Hello Kitty balloon makes its way through the streets during the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City.
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: Po, the Kung Fu Panda balloon makes his way through the streets during the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City.
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: The Spiderman balloon makes its way through the streets during the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City.
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: The Mickey Sailor balloon makes its way through the streets during the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City.
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: The Horton Hears a Who!
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: The Spiderman balloon makes its way through the streets behind the NYPD during the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City.
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: Rapper Kanye West rides the Big Apple float through the streets during the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City.
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: A cartoon balloon makes its way through the streets during the 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2010 in New York City.
WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 24: U.S. President Barack Obama packs and delivers bags of food to area residents, with the help of his Mother-in-law Marian Robinson ahead of the Thanksgiving Day holiday at Martha's Table on November 24, 2010 in Washington, DC. The Obama family delivered turkeys and bags of food to needy families at Martha's Table, a 30-year-old non-profit that helps poor children, youth and families with food and clothing.
Kylie Monogue rides a float down Central Park West in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2010.
HELMAND, AFGHANISTAN - NOVEMBER 25: Dale Grawet a construction-engineer with the U.S. Navy carries his plate full of food in the dining facility during a Thanksgiving meal at Camp Leatherneck November 25, 2010 in Helmand, Afghanistan. Roughly 15,000 Marines, other military and private contractors make up the population at Camp Leatherneck in Helmand province.
The Kool-Aid Man balloon passes through Times Square during the 84th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade in New York November 25, 2010.
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: The Purdue university marching band performs on Central Park South near the beginning of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade November 25, 2010 in New York City. This year's annual parade features approximately 8,000 participants, 15 giant character balloons and 43 novelty balloons.
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: Cheerleaders snake their way in formation through Columbus Circle onto Central Park South near the beginning of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade November 25, 2010 in New York City. This year's annual parade features approximately 8,000 participants, 15 giant character balloons and 43 novelty balloons.
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: Cheerleaders wave in formation on Central Park South near the beginning of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade November 25, 2010 in New York City. This year's annual parade features approximately 8,000 participants, 15 giant character balloons and 43 novelty balloons.
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