The performers included Rodney Atkins, the Big Apple Circus, Mary J. Blige, Cobra Starship, Neil Diamond, Michael Feinstein, The Fresh Beat Band, Cee Lo Green, Avril Lavigne, Shelby Lynne, Mannheim Steamroller, China Anne McClain, Scotty McCreery, Ingrid Michaelson, the cast and Muppets of Sesame Street, Savannah Outen and more.
The 85th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was broadcast live on NBC; Matt Lauer, Ann Curry and Al Roker hosted.
Here is a peek at some familiar faces who took part this year:
Rodney Atkins
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Michael Feinstein
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Neil Diamond
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Neil Diamond
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China Anne McClain
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Johnny Weir
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Santa
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Mary J. Blige
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Elle Macpherson
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Al Roker and Elle Macpherson
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Johnny Weir
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Miss America 2011 Teresa Scanlan
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Savannah Outen
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Avril Lavigne in the 2011 Parade
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Scotty McCreery
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Cee Lo Green
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Gabriele Corcos and Debi Mazar
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Zendaya Coleman
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Rodney Atkins
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