Balloons Over Broadway

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What was NOT included in the first Macy's Parade?

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Santa

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How did Tony create marionettes big enough for people to see from the street?

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He made them part puppet, and part balloon and controlled them from below.

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

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Feed chickens from his bed.

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Who was the Macy's Thanksgiving parade created for?

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Macy's employees.

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Where were Tony's Marionettes first displayed?

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In the Macy's store window.

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What is the significance of the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade in American culture?

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It marks the beginning of the holiday season and is a major televised event.

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What materials are commonly used to create large parade balloons?

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Latex and nylon.

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What role did Tony Sarg play in the development of the Macy's Parade?

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He was a puppeteer who designed the first large balloons.

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What year did the first Macy's Thanksgiving Parade take place?

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1924.

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What type of entertainment is featured in the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade?

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Floats, balloons, marching bands, and performances.