Balloons Over Broadway

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What is the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade?

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A big parade held in New York City every Thanksgiving, featuring floats, balloons, and performances.

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Who created the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade?

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Macy's employees created the parade.

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What was the first Macy's Parade missing?

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Santa was not included in the first Macy's Parade.

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What did Tony do to impress his dad when he was 6 years old?

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He fed chickens from his bed.

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What did Tony create for kids when he grew up?

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Tony made marionettes.

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Where were Tony's marionettes first shown?

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In the Macy's store window.

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What are marionettes?

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Marionettes are puppets that are controlled by strings.

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What is a float in a parade?

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A float is a decorated platform that carries people or displays in a parade.

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What is a balloon in the context of a parade?

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A large inflatable figure that is often shaped like a character or animal.

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What is the significance of Thanksgiving?

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Thanksgiving is a holiday to give thanks for the harvest and blessings of the past year.