How Does Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Work?

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How Does Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Work?

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Nov 28, 2019

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Thousands of participants and millions of viewers turn out every year for the spectacle that is the Macy's Parade. Learn its history and what goes into running it in this episode of BrainStuff.
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Nov 28, 2019

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