NEW YORK, Nov. 26 (UPI) -- Santa Claus arrived to wrap up the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City Thursday afternoon, officially kicking off the Christmas season.
The traditional event featured performances by school marching bands from around the country, as well as Jordin Sparks, Questlove, Mariah Carey, Trey Songz, Jake Owen, Andy Grammer, Panic! At The Disco, Plain White T's, Daughtry, Andra Day, Matthew Morrison, Prince Royce, Mercy Me, Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, Train and Jennifer Nettles.