The annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade gets underway at 8:30 a.m. EST on Thursday, marking the event's 99th celebration of the national holiday.

Mario and PAC-MAN are among the new balloons featured in the 99th edition of the storied Thanksgiving Day parade in New York City.

The annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade gets underway at 8:30 a.m. EST on Thursday, marking the event's 99th celebration of the national holiday.