America’s Parade: 85 Years of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
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America’s Parade: 85 Years of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

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November 19, 2011—January 16, 2012

Enjoy your memories of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and connect your children to history as you march through photos, posters, snow globes and models of Parade balloons. This installation captures the fun and excitement of the world's most famous parade while providing a glimpse into its rich history. Watch a "newsreel" of Parade history and view original artwork from Melissa Sweet’s book Balloons Over Broadway, the story of Tony Sarg, “the puppeteer of Macy’s Parade.” Learn bits of trivia such as:

• What balloon has been in the Parade more than any other character?
• What famous artists have designed balloons for the Parade?
• Who was "Bobo the Hobo”?
• What's this year's new entry into the Parade's canyon of characters?
• Who was the first female balloon character?

Think we'll tell you the answers here? No such luck! You’ll have to visit CMOM to find out!

America’s Parade: Celebrating 85 Years of The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade was made possible with generous support from Macy’s.
 
The above photo is giant balloon maquettes from left to right: Tim Burton's B., Wild Thing, Curious George, Skater Snoopy, Sailor Mickey.
 

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