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When Was the First Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade? All About the History Behind the Nearly Century-Old Tradition

Macy’s was not the first company to throw a Thanksgiving Day parade From turkey to football, there are some things you can always count on during a Thanksgiving celebration — including the annual Macy ...
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11 Surprising Facts About the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloons (Like How Long They Take to Make!)

The first-ever character balloon in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was Felix the Cat in 1927. Creating a Macy's parade balloon is a complex process that takes about five months to complete. The ...