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PHOTOS: How the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade has changed over the years

Thursday, November 24, 2016
  • A large outdoor float of Captain Nemo makes its way down the street during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade in New York City on Nov. 28, 1929.
  • The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade passes down Broadway in New York on Nov. 27, 1930. The parade's first giant balloons debuted in 1927.
  • An outdoor float of a big cat makes its way down a street during the Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City on Nov. 26, 1931.
  • This is a photo of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Broadway in New York City on Nov. 30, 1933.
  • This is a photo of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Broadway in New York City on Nov. 30, 1933.
  • This is a photo of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Broadway in New York City on Nov. 30, 1933.
  • The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade makes its way down Broadway in New York City on Nov. 30, 1933.
  • A huge balloon in the form of comic fireman floats over Broadway during the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York, Nov. 25, 1948.
  • A giant turkey float squeezes between buildings as the 31st annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade moves down Broadway near 37th Street in New York, Nov. 28, 1957.
  • Some of the Radio City Music Hall’s Rockettes as they were performing in the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade in New York on Nov. 27, 1958.
  • A helium-filled Popeye balloon participates in the 33rd Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in Times Square, New York, on Nov. 26, 1959.
  • Diane Lynn Cox, 17, top right, recently named Miss Teenage America, waves from her float as she takes part in the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York, Nov. 23, 1961.
  • Comedian Jimmy Durante rides on a Jumbo the elephant float during the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City on Nov. 22, 1962.
  • Entertainer Donny Osmond stands atop a turkey float in New York City during the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade, on Nov. 26, 1981.
  • Macy's Parade 1986
  • Macy's Parade 1986
  • Betty Boop collapses on Broadway near 49th Street during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, Thursday, Nov. 27, 1986.
  • Garfield the Cat floats above a marching band on Broadway in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade in New York City, Thursday, Nov. 27, 1986.
  • Macy's Parade 1988
  • Bugs Bunny, 1989.
  • Woody Woodpecker makes his way down Broadway in the 64th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade in New York City, Thursday, Nov. 23, 1989.
  • Kermit the Frog floats down Broadway in the 64th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, Thursday, Nov. 22, 1990.
  • Macy's Parade 1990
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A large outdoor float of Captain Nemo makes its way down the street during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade in New York City on Nov. 28, 1929.
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