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Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Thanksgiving: the Macy's Day Parade

Here's hoping you all have a Turkey Day tomorrow that satisfies. One feature of the day is the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Such a venerable tradition is worth saluting in itself. Here are 3 videos about the parade and the process that delivers it.

Thanksgiving Day parade in 1935: my apologies for the insensitive references to Native Americans. Note that the second half of the video is a repeat, but muted. (Video found at mentalfloss)
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Here's how one of the balloons was designed and produced. (Video published by Skylanders)
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And Macy's Parade Studios--seems every production now is a major one. (Video published by AOL)
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-- Marge


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