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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
NEW YORK, Nov. 27 (Xinhua) — The traditional Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade brought festive cheer to New York City on Thursday morning.
Millions of people lined a 4-kilometer (2.5-mile) route to see one of the most popular annual shows in the United States. It lasted over three hours and delighted spectators with giant helium balloons, themed floats, marching bands, and musical performances.
According to Macy's, the parade featured more than 5,000 volunteers, 33 clown groups, and 11 marching bands. Thirty-four giant balloons and 28 themed floats also participated.
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is a symbol of the holiday season in the United States. The company has held it annually since 1924, regardless of weather conditions, except for a three-year hiatus during World War II from 1942 to 1944. –0–
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