Thanksgiving 2015 will be Macy’s 89th Annual New York City Parade.  Each year, the highlight is the night before during the balloon inflation.  People get to see the actual balloons up close and personal lined up along the American Museum of Natural History.  And, until you do, you do not realize how HUGE these balloons really are!

The balloon inflation is usually a great time.  Unfortunately, the mild weather meant a massive turnout.  It took almost a hour just to snake through the Disney-line up and down W 77th St six-times to make it to the other side of the Museum.  Luckily, you don’t have to…just take a look at these photos.

All photos taken with the Canon 7D Mark II, Tokina 11-22mm f/2.8 and fill with Canon 600EX-RT

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