Vincent Alban/The New York Times Let’s start at Macy’s, at 34th Street and Broadway. “It’s all about bringing joy to people,” said Manny Urquizo, the national window and campaign director for Macy’s.

The 99th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade wowed New York City on Thursday with dozens of massive character balloons, imaginative floats and celebrity performances. Highlights included brand-new balloons such as Buzz Lightyear,

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade balloon disasters have ranged from minor mishaps to injury-causing incidents. Here are some of the biggest blunders since the annual New York City event started in 1924.