USA, NEW YORK, November 24, 2011.People attend the Macy's Thanksgiving day parade in New York, November 24,2011. VIEWpress / Kena Betancur.The Macy's parade is considered by many to be the official start of the holiday season. Balloons, bands and dignitaries trooped through midtown Manhattan Thursday morning for the 85th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Media Reported.