Balloons Over Broadway

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What is a marionette?

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A marionette is a puppet that is controlled by strings.

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What is a parade?

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A parade is a public celebration where people march and display floats, balloons, and performances.

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What is Macy's?

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Macy's is a large department store known for its annual Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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Who was Tony Sarg?

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Tony Sarg was a puppeteer who created marionettes and helped design balloons for parades.

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What is a float in a parade?

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A float is a decorated platform that is used in a parade to carry people or displays.

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What is the significance of balloons in parades?

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Balloons add fun and excitement to parades, often representing characters or themes.

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What did Tony Sarg create for Macy's?

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Tony Sarg created marionettes and balloon designs for Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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What is the first Macy's Parade known for?

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The first Macy's Parade is known for featuring floats and characters, but not Santa.

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What did Tony do to impress his dad?

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Tony fed chickens from his bed when he was 6 years old.

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Where were Tony's marionettes first shown?

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Tony's marionettes were first displayed in the Macy's store window.