New York -- The 83rd annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York is to feature new giant character balloons such as the Pillsbury Doughboy and Sailor Mickey.
Also set to be included in the Nov. 26 festivities are new Ronald McDonald and Spider-Man balloons, as well as "Local Heroes Helping Everyday" and "Yo Gabba Gabba Live!" floats. Santa Claus is to help ring in the Christmas season by riding his first new sleigh in 40 years.
About 3.5 million spectators are expected to line the streets of Manhattan for the annual parade, while as many as 50 million viewers watch the pageantry on television.
