The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will return Thursday for its 99th celebration to ring in the holiday season. This year's parade route will be filled with new floats, balloons and musical performances,

NEW YORK (AP) — The holiday season kicked off Thursday with massive helium balloons floating through New York on Thanksgiving Day.

A star-studded lineup of performances will be sprinkled throughout the show, along with a slew of marching bands, dancers and cheerleaders.