Another great Thanksgiving tradition! Here are some fun facts:
* First parade was in 1924
* The only years there was no parade was 1942-1944 during World War II. The rubber and helium were needed for the war efforts.
* The first large balloon was Felix the Cat in 1927
* The first year the parade was televised was in 1939
* Snoopy has had the most floats in the parade
My personal favorites when I was young: the Rockettes, Popeye, and of course Santa Clause! For me, seeing Santa at the end of the parade always meant it was officially Christmas season!
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Another year arrives and still the magic of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is with us! Happy Thanksgiving and Many Blessings...
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