The Macy's Day Parade in New York, President Obama pardons a turkey distributes food at a DC food bank, and shoppers line up for Black Friday.
the Papa Smurf Balloon floats down Sixth Avenue on the parade route at the Macy's 86th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City on November 22, 2012. UPI/John Angelillo
the Papa Smurf Balloon floats towards the Empire State Building on the parade route at the Macy's 86th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City on November 22, 2012. UPI/John Angelillo
The Sponge Bob Square Pants balloon floats towards the Empire State Building on the parade route at the Macy's 86th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City on November 22, 2012. UPI/John Angelillo
Children react when they see a balloon approach them on the parade route at the Macy's 86th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City on November 22, 2012. UPI/John Angelillo