Blue skies as the 95th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade returns

The Tom Turkey float on show during the 95th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, on November 25, 2021.

Performers in pink, wave as they walk with the parade. 

Spectators took to vantage points for photos during the 95th annual parade. 

SpongeBob SquarePants floats over 6th Ave.

Santa Claus greets parade-goers from his sleigh. 

Paw Patrol's Chase balloon flies high.

Santa singers dressed in red, wave to the crowd from a giant Christmas tree. 

Cheerleaders parading down 6th Ave. 

Miss America, Camille Schrier, keeps warm as she waves from above the streets. 

Stormtroopers march down the streets as crowds of revelers watch from the sidewalk. 

The Tom Turkey float waits along Central Park West before the start of the parade. 

A Green Giant float makes it's way past Columbus Circle. 

Ticker tape cannons are let off from beneath the Tom Turkey float. 

Paw Patrol's Chase balloon is followed by Diary of a Wimpy Kid. 

Musician Jon Batiste gestures from a float during the 95th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

People watch as the Smokey Bear balloon passes Central Park. 

A marching band performs as the parade returns in full swing after a year of being held back by Covid. 

Security was tight as police officers lined the sidewalks. 

Cheerleaders lift their pompoms as they celebrate.

Red Titan from "Ryan's World" balloon flies past Radio City Music Hall. 

Members of the Hampton University marching band react to the Sesame Street float before making their way through the parade. 

Spectators were treated to blue skies and sunshine this year. A change from the 2019 parade which suffered strong winds.