A cast of vivid characters got back to the New York skies on Thursday, enchanting thousands who pressed the roads for the yearly Macy's Thanksgiving Parade.
Child Yoda, Snoopy and Papa Smurf were among the inflatables spotted flying over the pressed roads of Manhattan, while at ground level, walking groups, entertainers and - obviously - a turkey kept the groups engaged.
It was an incredible change from last year, when people in general were prohibited from going to the 95-year-old occasion face to face because of fears over Covid.
The Snoopy inflatable, an ordinary installation starting around 1968, got back to the procession.
The current rendition - a space explorer - is nearly 49 feet (14m) high and has around 90 overseers.
Child Yoda, who enchanted fans in the Star Wars spin-off The Mandalorian, was another inflatable for 2021. However, he was not by any means the only beginner: Pokémon characters Pikachu and Eevee likewise made their introduction as a couple.
The motorcade course covered 2.5 miles (4km) through Manhattan, with in excess of 8,000 marchers partaking.
They were joined by cast individuals from various Broadway shows including Wicked, Six and Waitress. Merry top choices The Rockettes were additionally in participation.
This year, entertainers must be inoculated and furthermore wear a cover - despite the fact that there were
"This year, the procession's once again ready for action," New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said before the occasion.
"It will be an incredible indication of our resurrection."
