Its a tradition

Every year
on the eve 

of 

Thanksgiving 

the Upper Westside 

closes down several streets in the West 70/80s 

to allow 

Macy's employees 

to inflate the huge balloons 

that are part of their annual Parade.  

And over the years 

its become tradition 

for people to crowd the streets 

and 

avenues 

in an attempt 

to witness this up close 

there are children and adults who feel like children themselves as they watch the balloons inflate 

there is also news coverage 

and 

lots of friendly police to keep the crowds under control 

but 

what many forget 

dont even notice

are

the smaller balloons 

that line the streets 

peeking over the gates 

from inside

Margaret Mead Green

leaning out 

as far as 

they can

So excited 

waving happily

bouncing in place

 waiting to see 

the stars of the show!!

Wishing you all a wonderful family filled Thanksgiving!

*all these photos were taken last year and 'treated' with Topaz Labs Adjust 5 Spicify effect