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The 88-Year Evolution Of The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
• Christina Austin and Kirsten Acuna
Every year, millions of Americans flock to the streets of Manhattan to see the parade in-person or gather around their television sets to watch the parade from home.
What began as a small Macy's employee-run event has morphed into a huge production that requires almost an entire year's worth of preparation.
Most years, the parade has gone on with little complications, but others, weather delays and balloon-related injuries have created a nightmare for parade officials.