Thanksgiving Festivities at Columbus Circle, 1987
In this vibrant 1987 snapshot, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade takes center stage as it rolls through Columbus Circle in a dazzling burst of color and motion. Towering floats and enormous balloons—including a figure-skating Snoopy—glide between the skyscrapers, thrilling crowds lining the streets below. Seen from above, the entire city seems to come alive, buzzing with excitement as the holiday season kicks off in classic New York style.
The aerial perspective gives us a bird’s-eye view of the parade’s magic, highlighting both the magnitude of the event and the careful choreography behind it. Performers march in perfect step, while spectators cheer from every corner, bundled in their coats and scarves. It’s more than just a parade—it’s a shared celebration of joy, nostalgia, and showmanship that unites generations. For one special day, the city pauses to revel in childlike wonder and festive community spirit.
