Jim O'Heir calls his new book "Welcome to Pawnee" his love letter to his beloved show "Parks and Recreation." O'Heir joins "Morning in America" to share how he gathered the stories from the show. #ParksandRecreation #JimOHeir #WelcometoPawnee

A century after the first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the annual holiday tradition kicks off Thursday in New York City with new Spider-Man and Minnie Mouse balloons, zoo and pasta-themed floats, performances from Jennifer Hudson and Idina Menzel,

They’re up, up and — almost — away. The massive helium balloons that will float through City for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade took shape on Wednesday, when they were filled with helium ahead of the big event.