A Visual History of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
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Vocal Participants
Macy's parades also feature vocal and dance performances. Here, singer Diana Ross greets the crowd at the 53rd annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade from atop the Daily News' Big Apple float in 1979.

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