Katy Smislova

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My view of the parade from Colorado Springs as I watch through a live-stream. #com110f

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Here’s a photo taken from the streets on New York City by my friend, Lucy who is watching the parade live. This is an Olaf balloon in honor of the new Frozen II movie! #com110f

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My sister, Libby, is watching the parade with me and says, "in addition to Thanksgiving dinner and seeing family, the Macy's Day Parade also adds to the sense of tradition and continuity of the past on this special day." #com110f

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High school bands and cheerleading teams get to walk in the parade as well as celebrities and character balloons and show off their talent and spirit! #com110f

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One of America's most famous precision dance companies, famous for its high kicks. #com110f

[Macy's @Macys]

Ready to rock the streets with the @rockettes! #macysparade

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Like always, the parade ends with Christmas music and Santa Claus ready to wish the audience a happy Thanksgiving and to start the Christmas season. #Com110f

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More news from the New York Times on the state of the balloons flying in the parade. #com110f https://t.co/n8DVfzNxkz

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Glad to see that safety is a priority today and every day for the NYPD to ensure everyone has a relaxing and exciting Thanksgiving Day. #com110f

[NYPD NEWS @NYPDnews]

Hey Astronaut Snoopy, we are clear for take-off!

Did you know that each balloon at the Thanksgiving Day Parade has an NYPD supervisor assigned to it? They train with @Macys to ensure the safety of everyone, and they have given us the “all clear” for this morning!
#MacysDayParade

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The wind gusts are getting stronger and some balloons have almost flown away! The audience cheers the balloon handlers on, though as they get the balloon under control and bring it closer to the ground. #com110f

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While watching the parade, look at this article that describes what the first Macy's Day Parade was like 93 years ago! #com110f https://t.co/N57mfM27Kp

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This is the 93rd Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! What a unique tradition that has gone on for so long. #com110f

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If you've always been curious about the people who carry the balloons through the parade like me, check out this article interviewing one. #com110f https://t.co/HzQwtCR0Pl

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The Macy's Day Parade attracts an average of 3.5 million in-person viewers and another 50 million who watch on TV, making this a tradition for families across the country. #com110f

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Be sure to tune in to watch the awesome floats and balloons pass by! The parade should last until 12 EST. #com110f

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The audience is chanting "Paw Patrol" as a balloon of one of the characters from the children's TV show passes by; definitely a crowd favorite this year! #com110f

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My friend, Lucy, has always gone to New York City to see the excitement of the parade and is there right now! She reports that "energy is high" and explained that experiencing the parade in person is her "favorite part of Thanksgiving every year." #com110f

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The biggest concern this year has been whether or not the balloons will be able to fly due to high winds. As of now they are flying, but lower to the ground and with a little bit more helium. #com110f

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And the parade begins with the classic Macy's Thanksgiving turkey float and lots of excitement! #com110f

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This year, I'm stuck without cable, but Verizon is streaming a live-stream on YouTube with a 360° camera for optimal views! #com110f

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Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I'm so excited to be live-tweeting the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade today! It's always been one of my favorite traditions. #com110f