From a sled piled high with presents, Santa Claus waved to spectators. A giant, golden Thanksgiving turkey in a top hat rode on a float through confetti in the colors of fall leaves.

A century after the first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, ... followed by the grand finale of Santa Claus riding through Manhattan and ushering in the holiday season.

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Santa Claus at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade. Yuki Iwamura / AP Jolly Old Saint Nick was preceded by Tiptoe the blue reindeer and people wearing festive red-and-white hats.

Just before Santa Claus' big arrival, EGOT winner and talk show host Jennifer Hudson took over Herald Square during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Nov. 28.

In Macy’s first Thanksgiving parade, Santa Claus sat atop a float pulled by a team of horses down Broadway. That year floats, bands, and Central Park Zoo animals were featured in the procession.