The 86th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade commenced through the streets of New York City on Nov. 22. More than 3 million people attend the parade while approximately 50 million joined the fun by watching the live television broadcast, according tothe AP.

Pictured: Hello Kitty floated through the parade in a new airplane.

Costumed characters and a marching band walked ahead of the Kermit the Frog balloon.

A clown took a picture before the start of the parade.

The Ronald McDonald balloon floated down Central Park West.

Santa Claus and his sleigh glided through the parade route.

Dancers performed during the parade.

A clown practiced his moves as the sun rose in New York City.

Mounted police led a policeman balloon down Central Park West.

Clowns gathered near Central Park before the start of the parade.

The Kung Fu Panda balloon passed an apartment building on Central Park West.

The Charlie Brown balloon made its way down the route.

The Kermit the Frog balloon floated down Central Park West.