STEPHEN FRAZIER, CNN ANCHOR: The main event today, elsewhere, though, was the Macy's parade in New York city. It's a tradition that dates back to 1924, and the star attraction is always those huge balloon characters -- so hot air doesn't just come from politicians. CNN's Maria Hinojosa has a look at those.</s>MARIA HINOJOSA, CNN CORRESPONDENT (voice-over): This New York tradition starts early. Even before the sun was up, they were bundled and wrapped, braving the cold just for that one prime viewing spot.</s>UNIDENTIFIED MALE: We want to see the new floats -- I think the Ronald McDonald, the big one -- we always like Snoopy.</s>HINOJOSA: But the hours of waiting gave way, finally, to Tom Turkey and the return, after an 18-year hiatus, of Mickey Mouse, all 66 feet of him. They came from Alabama, Texas, Connecticut and California -- dancing, strutting, swinging and pumping.</s>UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Looks like a lot of joy and a lot of thankfulness. I'm so glad to be here.</s>UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Hey, Johnny (ph), what did you see? Big Bird, Blues Clues...</s>UNIDENTIFIED CHILD: Hey, look at that guy!</s>HINOJOSA: This year there were six new giant helium balloons, including Cassie from "Dragon Tales" and Jeeves, the first Internet character to make it into the parade.</s>UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: I love it -- to see all these people here to support us. It's great.</s>HINOJOSA: Everyone working together to make sure everything goes just right so everyone, even the youngest, get to see their favorite things. Maria Hinojosa, CNN, New York.
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Continues 76-year-old Tradition 