Once again, the beginning of the holiday season was ushered in by larger-than-life characters floating between Manhattan’s towering skyscrapers. The annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade brought plenty of crowds to see the spectacle of the parade floats, performances, and — of course — those famous balloons. From the annual balloon blowup on Wednesday to the big day on Thursday, the Voice was there for it all.
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