Cheering squad attend the Thanksgiving Day Parade in Houston, the United States, Nov. 28, 2013. (Xinhua/Song Qiong)

Cheering squad attend the Thanksgiving Day Parade in Houston, the United States, Nov. 28, 2013. (Xinhua/Song Qiong)

A father with his son attends the Thanksgiving Day Parade in Houston, the United States, Nov. 28, 2013. (Xinhua/Song Qiong)  

Kids attend the Thanksgiving Day Parade in Houston, the United States, Nov. 28, 2013. (Xinhua/Song Qiong)

Cattoon balloons float during the Thanksgiving Day Parade in Houston, the United States, Nov. 28, 2013. (Xinhua/Song Qiong)

The nutcracker balloon floats during the Thanksgiving Day Parade in Houston, the United States, Nov. 28, 2013. (Xinhua/Song Qiong)

The mascot of Houston Rockets is seen during the Thanksgiving Day Parade in Houston, the United States, Nov. 28, 2013. (Xinhua/Song Qiong)