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Year the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade began:
1924
Back then, it was known as "The Christmas Day Parade."
Source: Washington Post, 11/27/2003
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Year Macy's stopped releasing balloons and offering a prize for their return:
1933
Someone in an airplane tried to catch a balloon, nearly crashing into Broadway, prompting Macy's to end the practice.
Source: Washington Post, 11/27/2003
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First year the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was televised:
1945
Source: Washington Post, 11/27/2003
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First year the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade included large balloons:
1927
Felix the Cat and a toy soldier were among the first balloons to be used.
Source: Washington Post, 11/27/2003
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