Thanksgiving in America: Turkey, Parades, Shopping

Turkey, stuffing and a helium-filled Thomas the Tank Engine are on the menu as friends and families gather across the United States to celebrate Thanksgiving.

The White House in Washington, DC, on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27, 2014. Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images

NEW YORK—Millions of Americans across the country are marking the holiday with lots of turkey, football, parades and early shopping, while many are overcoming some nasty weather and power outages. At the White House, President Barack Obama is spending a quiet Thanksgiving with a traditional meal.

Here’s a look at how Americans are celebrating:

Police officers ride motorcycles while leading the start of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2014, in New York. AP Photo/Julio Cortez