One of the most vibrant and colorful festivals in the USA, Thanksgiving Day is a traditional North American holiday that is celebrated to mark the end of the harvest season and the official beginning of the Christmas season. Historically, the Thanksgiving celebrations dates back to 1621, when the legendary pilgrims arrived in Massachusetts, after the arduous sea journey of 66 days. It is believed that theses pilgrims learned to grow corn, beans and pumpkins from the Indians. In the autumn of 1621, they held a grand celebration where 90 people including Indians were invited. This communal dinner is popularly known as “The first thanksgiving feast”. In the United States, the holiday is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November. In Canada, where the harvest generally ends earlier in the year, the holiday is celebrated on the second Monday of October.

'Thanksgiving parade' is an important highlight of the Thanksgiving day celebrations. These parades initially began on a small scale in 1924 and gradually became widely popular worldwide. Completing it's 81st Anniversary this year Macy's Thanksgiving parade is one of the largest and most spectacular parade that begins at the 77th Street and Central Park West of the New York City.

Macy's Thanksgiving Parade highlights:
The special guests participating in the parade this year include; Anika Noni Rose, Ashley Tisdale, Bindi Irwin and The Crocmen, Grandma from the Big Apple Circus, Jonas Brothers, Life House, Ne-Yo, Nikki Blonsky and dancers from Hairspray, Miss U.S.A. 2007 - Rachel Smith, and a special appearance by Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus.