Sixth Avenue: The stretch from 38th to 59th streets offers some of the best views, as it's close to the end of the parade. Spectators should avoid the area on Sixth Avenue between 34th and 38th streets, as the live television broadcast will limit viewing there.

A giant, golden Thanksgiving turkey in a top hat rode on a float through confetti in the colors of fall leaves. A muscular Spider-Man balloon floated in the air, crouched in a web-spinning pose. From a sled piled high with presents,