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November 5, 2021

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade returns to pre-pandemic shape

By MARK KENNEDY
AP Entertainment Writer

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This year’s parade will snap back to form after bowing to pandemic restrictions last year. It will feature 15 giant character balloons, 28 floats, 36 novelty and heritage inflatables, more than 800 clowns, 10 marching bands and nine performance groups and, of course, Santa Claus.

NEW YORK — The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will return to its pre-pandemic form this year, with its route restored through Manhattan, high-flying helium balloons once again pulled by handlers and crowds welcomed back to cheer them on.


 
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