Parades Galleries

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2012 - Columbus Circle - November 22, 2012 : The 86th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade attracted 3.5 million spectators along its 2.5 mile route and over 50 million TV viewers worldwide. With 13 large balloons, 13 novelty balloons, 21 floats, myriad marching bands and performers, it is one of the most popular parades and serviced by 8,000 volunteers. The first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held in 1924. It was then known as the Macy's Christmas Parade and featured animals from the Central Park Zoo. In 1927, the Thanksgiving Day Parade debuted its first helium character-balloon, Felix the Cat. For more information visit: www.social.macys.com

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2012 - Columbus Circle - November 22, 2012

The 86th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade attracted 3.5 million s ...

Updated: Nov 26, 2012 9:43am PST

Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Balloon Inflation 2012 - Central Park West & 77th Street - November 21, 2012 : Macy's Inflation Event occurs the day before the large NYC Thanksgiving parade. From 3-10 PM, spectators can watch Macy's workers inflate the large balloons which will be in the following day's parade. Savy New Yorkers know that the inflation event attracts hordes of visitors. Therefore, many visit the blocks housing the balloons in late morning-early afternoon to get a more up close view of the balloons being inflated. These images were taken between 11 AM - 1:30 PM on November 21, 2012 - the day before the parade and hours before the formal "Macy's Inflation Event".

Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Balloon Inflation 2012 - Central Park West & 77th Street - November 21, 2012

Macy's Inflation Event occurs the day before the large NYC Thanksgivin ...

Updated: Nov 23, 2012 3:07am PST

Sikh Parade - Madison Avenue - April 21, 2012 :

Sikh Parade - Madison Avenue - April 21, 2012

Updated: Apr 27, 2012 4:33am PST

Easter Parade 2012 - Fifth Avenue - April 8, 2012 : New York City’s Easter Parade attracts thousands. From the elegantly chic to the wacky bizarre, New Yorkers parade their finery on Easter Sunday along Fifth Avenue, which closes to traffic between 10 AM – 3 PM for the 2012 Easter Parade. While there are no marching bands and floats, people simply sash shay down the Avenue. Some emerge from churches lining the route, other promenade just to be part of the spectacle. The tradition of parading down Fifth Avenue on Easter Sunday began in the 1880s and was memorialized in the 1933 Irving Berlin song, "Easter Parade" from the musical "As Thousands Cheer". Judy Garland and Fred Astaire starred in the 1948 movie version titled, "Easter Parade". The 2012 Easter Parade included the usual array of striking outfits, zany hats, colorful canine attire, and dancing. Where else could you stroll on Easter Sunday and be so entertained!

Easter Parade 2012 - Fifth Avenue - April 8, 2012

New York City’s Easter Parade attracts thousands. From the elegantly c ...

Updated: Apr 13, 2012 4:25am PST

Persian Parade 2012 - Madison Avenue - April 15, 2012 : Ninth Annual Persian Parade on Madison Avenue

Persian Parade 2012 - Madison Avenue - April 15, 2012

Ninth Annual Persian Parade on Madison Avenue

Updated: Apr 25, 2012 3:23am PST

Three Kings Parade - East Harlem - January 6, 2012 :

Three Kings Parade - East Harlem - January 6, 2012

Updated: Jan 11, 2012 12:26am PST

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2011 - Columbus Circle - November 24, 2011 :

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2011 - Columbus Circle - November 24, 2011

Updated: Nov 25, 2011 12:36am PST

Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Balloon Inflation - Central Park West/Columbus Avenue - November 23, 2011 :

Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Balloon Inflation - Central Park West/Columbus Avenue - November 23, 2011

Updated: Nov 24, 2011 10:19pm PST

Halloween Parade 2011 - The Village - October 31, 2011 : Halloween Parade 2011 in Greenwich Village, New York mark its 39th Anniversary. Known around the world as the NYC Village Halloween Parade, the event is watched by millions of spectators in person and on TV. The theme of the 2011 Parade is "I of the Beholder". For more information about the parade, visit the official parade website at: www.halloween-nyc.com

Halloween Parade 2011 - The Village - October 31, 2011

Halloween Parade 2011 in Greenwich Village, New York mark its 39th Ann ...

Updated: Nov 07, 2011 6:07pm PST

Halloween HOWL Dog Costume Parade - Carl Schurz Park - October 23, 2011 :

Halloween HOWL Dog Costume Parade - Carl Schurz Park - October 23, 2011

Updated: Oct 31, 2011 11:42am PST

Halloween Dog Parade - Tompkins Square Park - October 22, 2011 : Images of Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade 2011.

Halloween Dog Parade - Tompkins Square Park - October 22, 2011

Images of Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade 2011.

Updated: Oct 23, 2011 2:32pm PST

Hispanic Columbus Day Parade - Fifth Avenue - October 9, 2011 : 47th Annual Hispanic Columbus Day Parades is one of New York's most colorful and festive parades with 10,000 participants and over 1 million spectators. Adorned in traditional outfits, marchers dance up Fifth Avenue to the delight of crowds. The parade celebrates and fosters understanding of Hispanic culture. The gallery showcases images from the 2011 parade.

Hispanic Columbus Day Parade - Fifth Avenue - October 9, 2011

47th Annual Hispanic Columbus Day Parades is one of New York's most co ...

Updated: Nov 16, 2011 2:28am PST

Nigerian Independence Day Parade 2011 - Second Avenue - October 8, 2011 : Photo images of Nigerian Independence Day Parade in New York City on October 8, 2011

Nigerian Independence Day Parade 2011 - Second Avenue - October 8, 2011

Photo images of Nigerian Independence Day Parade in New York City on O ...

Updated: Oct 10, 2011 3:36am PST

Korean Day Parade 2011 - Avenue of the Americas - October 1, 2011 : Photo images of Korean Day Parade in New York City on October 1, 2011

Korean Day Parade 2011 - Avenue of the Americas - October 1, 2011

Photo images of Korean Day Parade in New York City on October 1, 2011

Updated: Oct 11, 2011 7:15am PST

Sikh Parade 2011 - Madison Avenue, NYC - April 30, 2011 :

Sikh Parade 2011 - Madison Avenue, NYC - April 30, 2011

Updated: May 14, 2011 1:58am PST

Easter Parade 2011 Highlights - Fifth Avenue - April 24, 2011 : New York City’s Easter Parade attracts thousands. From the elegantly chic to the wacky bizarre, New Yorkers parade their finery on Easter Sunday along Fifth Avenue, which closes to traffic between 10 AM – 3 PM for the 2011 Easter Parade. While there are no marching bands and floats, people simply sash shay down the Avenue. Some emerge from churches lining the route, other promenade just to be part of the spectacle. The tradition of parading down Fifth Avenue on Easter Sunday began in the 1880s and was memorialized in the 1933 Irving Berlin song, "Easter Parade" from the musical "As Thousands Cheer". Judy Garland and Fred Astaire starred in the 1948 movie version titled, "Easter Parade". The 2011 Easter Parade included the usual array of striking outfits, zany hats, colorful canine attire, and dancing. Where else could you stroll on Easter Sunday and be so entertained!

Easter Parade 2011 Highlights - Fifth Avenue - April 24, 2011

New York City’s Easter Parade attracts thousands. From the elegantly c ...

Updated: Apr 26, 2011 3:59pm PST

Easter Parade 2011 Morning - Fifth Avenue- April 24, 2011 :

Easter Parade 2011 Morning - Fifth Avenue- April 24, 2011

Updated: Apr 26, 2011 6:33am PST

Easter Parade 2011 Mid Morning - Fifth Avenue - April 24, 2011 :

Easter Parade 2011 Mid Morning - Fifth Avenue - April 24, 2011

Updated: Apr 26, 2011 2:37pm PST

Easter Parade 2011 Afternoon - Fifth Avenue - April 24, 2011 :

Easter Parade 2011 Afternoon - Fifth Avenue - April 24, 2011

Updated: Apr 26, 2011 12:34pm PST

Tartan Day Parade - Avenue of the Americas - April 9, 2011 :

Tartan Day Parade - Avenue of the Americas - April 9, 2011

Updated: Apr 23, 2011 12:11pm PST

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade - November 25, 2010 :

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade - November 25, 2010

Updated: Nov 29, 2010 4:58am PST

Halloween Parade - NYC Village - October 31, 2010 : Photos from 2010 Halloween Parade in Greenwich Village

Halloween Parade - NYC Village - October 31, 2010

Photos from 2010 Halloween Parade in Greenwich Village

Updated: Nov 05, 2010 2:18am PST

Halloween Howl Dog Costume Contest - Carl Schurz Park - October 24, 2010 : Images from the Carl Schurz Park Halloween Howl Dog Costume Contest - NYC

Halloween Howl Dog Costume Contest - Carl Schurz Park - October 24, 2010

Images from the Carl Schurz Park Halloween Howl Dog Costume Contest - ...

Updated: Oct 27, 2010 2:35am PST

West Indian Day Parade - Brooklyn - September 6, 2010 :

West Indian Day Parade - Brooklyn - September 6, 2010

Updated: Sep 07, 2010 3:56pm PST

Halloween Dog Parade - Tompkins Square Park - October 23, 2010 : Photos from 20th Annual Tompkins Square Park Halloween Dog Parade - NYC

Halloween Dog Parade - Tompkins Square Park - October 23, 2010

Photos from 20th Annual Tompkins Square Park Halloween Dog Parade - NY ...

Updated: Oct 26, 2010 6:13am PST

West Indian Junior Carnival - September 4, 2010 :

West Indian Junior Carnival - September 4, 2010

Updated: Sep 11, 2010 7:45pm PST

Steuben Day Parade - Fifth Avenue - September 25, 2010 :

Steuben Day Parade - Fifth Avenue - September 25, 2010

Updated: Apr 17, 2011 11:22am PST

International Immigrants Parade - Avenue of the Americas - June 26, 2010 :

International Immigrants Parade - Avenue of the Americas - June 26, 2010

Updated: Jul 01, 2010 3:49am PST

Easter Parade 2011 Late Afternoon - Fifth Avenue - April 24, 2011 :

Easter Parade 2011 Late Afternoon - Fifth Avenue - April 24, 2011

Updated: Apr 26, 2011 3:51pm PST

Greek Independence Day - Fifth Avenue - Parade - March 28, 2011 :

Greek Independence Day - Fifth Avenue - Parade - March 28, 2011

Updated: Apr 15, 2011 1:22pm PST

Mermaid Parade 2010 - Coney Island - June 19, 2010 : Photos of Mermaid Parade Coney Island 2010

Mermaid Parade 2010 - Coney Island - June 19, 2010

Photos of Mermaid Parade Coney Island 2010

Updated: Jun 23, 2010 4:18am PST

Puerto Rican Day Parade - June 13, 2010 :

Puerto Rican Day Parade - June 13, 2010

Updated: Jun 19, 2010 9:38pm PST

Hare Krishna Parade/Festival - June 12, 2010 : Hare Krishna march down Fifth Avenue in annual parade.

Hare Krishna Parade/Festival - June 12, 2010

Hare Krishna march down Fifth Avenue in annual parade.

Updated: Jun 21, 2010 2:24am PST

St. Patricks Day Parade - Fifth Avenue - March 17, 2011 :

St. Patricks Day Parade - Fifth Avenue - March 17, 2011

Updated: Apr 23, 2011 3:33pm PST

Three Kings Parade - East Harlem, NYC - January 6, 2011 :

Three Kings Parade - East Harlem, NYC - January 6, 2011

Updated: Feb 06, 2011 10:47am PST

Philippine Independence Day Parade - June 6, 2010 : Pictures of Philippine Parade in NYC

Philippine Independence Day Parade - June 6, 2010

Pictures of Philippine Parade in NYC

Updated: Jun 15, 2010 2:11am PST

Memorial Day Parade - 369th Regiment - May 16, 2010 :

Memorial Day Parade - 369th Regiment - May 16, 2010

Updated: May 20, 2010 2:06am PST

Cinco de Mayo - Mexican Parade - Central Park West - May 9, 2010 :

Cinco de Mayo - Mexican Parade - Central Park West - May 9, 2010

Updated: May 11, 2010 5:01pm PST

Sikh Parade - Madison Avenue - April 24, 2010 :

Sikh Parade - Madison Avenue - April 24, 2010

Updated: Apr 27, 2010 7:43am PST

Veterans Day Parade - Fifth Avenue - November 11, 2010 :

Veterans Day Parade - Fifth Avenue - November 11, 2010

Updated: Nov 12, 2010 5:04am PST

Greek Independence Day Parade - April 18, 2010 :

Greek Independence Day Parade - April 18, 2010

Updated: Apr 19, 2010 7:46am PST

Tartan Day Parade - Avenue of the Americas - April 10, 2010 :

Tartan Day Parade - Avenue of the Americas - April 10, 2010

Updated: Apr 13, 2010 3:37pm PST

Easter Parade - Fifth Avenue - April 4, 2010 :

Easter Parade - Fifth Avenue - April 4, 2010

Updated: Apr 06, 2010 2:01am PST

Persian Parade - Madison Avenue - March 28, 2010 :

Persian Parade - Madison Avenue - March 28, 2010

Updated: Apr 02, 2010 4:48pm PST

St. Patrick's Day Parade - Fifth Avenue - March 17, 2010 :

St. Patrick's Day Parade - Fifth Avenue - March 17, 2010

Updated: Mar 28, 2010 4:58pm PST

Columbus Day Parade - Fifth Avenue - October 11, 2010 :

Columbus Day Parade - Fifth Avenue - October 11, 2010

Updated: Oct 30, 2010 11:19pm PST

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade - Midtown Manhattan - November 26, 2009 :

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade - Midtown Manhattan - November 26, 2009

Updated: Nov 27, 2009 4:25am PST

Chinese New Year Parade - Chinatown NYC - February 21, 2010 :

Chinese New Year Parade - Chinatown NYC - February 21, 2010

Updated: Mar 04, 2010 2:54pm PST

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Pre Events - November 25, 2009 - Canon 5D :

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Pre Events - November 25, 2009 - Canon 5D

Updated: Nov 26, 2009 12:59am PST

Hispanic Columbus Day Parade - Fifth Aveue - October 10, 2010 :

Hispanic Columbus Day Parade - Fifth Aveue - October 10, 2010

Updated: Oct 28, 2010 11:22pm PST

Nigerian Independence Day - Second Avenue - October 9, 2010 :

Nigerian Independence Day - Second Avenue - October 9, 2010

Updated: Oct 18, 2010 10:37pm PST

Korean Parade - Avenue of the Americas - October 2, 2010 :

Korean Parade - Avenue of the Americas - October 2, 2010

Updated: Oct 28, 2010 2:03am PST

Mexican Parade - Madison Avenue - September 19, 2010 :

Mexican Parade - Madison Avenue - September 19, 2010

Updated: Oct 23, 2010 5:41pm PST