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Macy's First Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade
It was called the Christmas Day Parade! -
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Balloons made their First Appearance at the Thanksgiving Day Parade
The first balloons included cartoon characters like Felix the Cat! -
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Mickey Mouse added to the Balloons!
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Parade Cancelled
Shortages of rubber and helium from WW II caused the parade to be cancelled. -
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First time the Thanksgiving Day Parade was Broadcast on TV
After WWII cancellation the parade came back in 1945 and was broadcast on TV and was much bigger! -
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First Time the Balloons were Grounded Due to Weather
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Kermit the Frog added to the Balloons!
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Spiderman Added to the Balloons!
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Wind Causes Destruction!
Winds gusting up to 50 miles per hour caused balloons in the parade to rip and deflate. -
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First Ever Virtual Thanksgiving Day Parade
It was the 94th parade and had 26 floats, 18 giant helium character balloons, 16 performers and nine street performances.