Thousands of people braved the cold on Wednesday (November 27) to watch the inflation of the balloons for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.<br /><br />The event draws about 1 million people over the course of the seven-hour window, all captivated by the opportunity to see the giant balloons take shape and come to life. <br /><br />Sandbags and netting are used to anchor the balloons in place.
