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riversedge

(78,964 posts) Thu Nov 27, 2025, 05:26 AM Thursday

ON THIS DAY: In 1924, Macy's first Thanksgiving Day parade -- billed as a "Christmas Parade" -- took place in New York.

Looks like it rained on the First Macy parade.

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ON THIS DAY: In 1924, Macy’s first Thanksgiving Day parade — billed as a “Christmas Parade” — took place in New York.

Here are some of the scenes from years gone by. https://abcnews.link/n3oQxOK

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ON THIS DAY: In 1924, Macy's first Thanksgiving Day parade -- billed as a "Christmas Parade" -- took place in New York. (Original Post) riversedge Thursday OP

Wow, wow, wow! lark Thursday #1

lark

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1. Wow, wow, wow!

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Thu Nov 27, 2025, 09:23 AM

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That first picture is freaking amazing, what a strange float!! Love these old insights into 100 years ago.

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