The Loop boomed with music, from Kool & the Gang’s “Celebration,” to Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” with the holiday cheer helping remedy chattering teeth during the chilly, windy parade.

Before sitting down for dinner on Thursday evening, families gathered downtown for Chicago’s annual Thanksgiving Parade. For 90 years, Chicago has celebrated the holiday with a parade.

Now 90 years strong, the annual tradition brought the return of giant helium balloon, festive floats, international bands, and a lot of dancing.