The annual New York City parade celebrated its 89th year.

Nothing says Thanksgiving like a giant inflatable Snoopy.

The 89th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade brought its familiar cast of characters to New York City on Thursday: larger-than-life balloons, celebrity musical acts, Christmas-clad dance squads and, of course, Mr. and Mrs. Claus.

Also making an appearance this year were New York City cops -- lots of them. In light of heightened terror alerts following the Paris attacks, the city beefed up security and stationed a record 2,500 officers along the parade route, NBC reported.

Relive the parade's magic -- or see what you missed -- by scoping out the highlights below.

Hello Kitty floats down 6th Avenue.
Hello Kitty floats down 6th Avenue.
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A Thanksgiving turkey float flanked by pilgrims makes its way down 6th Avenue.
A Thanksgiving turkey float flanked by pilgrims makes its way down 6th Avenue.
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The band Train performs on a Thanksgiving-themed float.
The band Train performs on a Thanksgiving-themed float.
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Balloon-toting clowns skate alongside Central Park West.
Balloon-toting clowns skate alongside Central Park West.
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Singer Jordin Sparks waves from the GoldieBlox float she performed on.
Singer Jordin Sparks waves from the GoldieBlox float she performed on.
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Snoopy and Woodstock make a familiar appearance.
Snoopy and Woodstock make a familiar appearance.
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SpongeBob SquarePants ditched his pineapple under the sea to entertain New Yorkers on 6th Avenue.
SpongeBob SquarePants ditched his pineapple under the sea to entertain New Yorkers on 6th Avenue.
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Dancers move down Central Park West.
Dancers move down Central Park West.
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An armed police officer stands guard at the start of the parade. Officials boosted security at the parade and had a record 2,500 officers working the parade.
An armed police officer stands guard at the start of the parade. Officials boosted security at the parade and had a record 2,500 officers working the parade.
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Mariah Carey waves from her stacked float. The singer performed her holiday classic, "All I Want For Christmas Is You."
Mariah Carey waves from her stacked float. The singer performed her holiday classic, "All I Want For Christmas Is You."
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The larger-than-life Ronald McDonald balloon floats down 6th Avenue.
The larger-than-life Ronald McDonald balloon floats down 6th Avenue.
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Rock band Panic! At the Disco performs on a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles-themed float.
Rock band Panic! At the Disco performs on a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles-themed float.
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Pikachu makes its way through the parade with a little buddy in tow.
Pikachu makes its way through the parade with a little buddy in tow.
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Plain White T's members wave from their float.
Plain White T's members wave from their float.
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Drummer Questlove jams out on his float with Cookie Monster.
Drummer Questlove jams out on his float with Cookie Monster.
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No Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is complete without Santa.
No Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is complete without Santa.
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Candy cane-striped dancers line up for the parade.
Candy cane-striped dancers line up for the parade.
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A rollerblader skates down the parade course ahead of a police motorcade.
A rollerblader skates down the parade course ahead of a police motorcade.
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The NYPD marching band performs.
The NYPD marching band performs.
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