The 91st Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Since its origin in 1924, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has been the official kickoff to the holiday season, introducing a cherished march of magic that has dazzled generations of fans for more than 90 years.

Every year, this family tradition is seen by more than 3.5 million people in New York and 50 million people at home, all tuned in to see giant balloons, one-of-a-kind floats, amazing performances and much, much more. (Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade)

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