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Bookish Balloons From The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

PHOTOS: Bookish Balloons From The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
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NEW YORK, UNITED STATES: The 'Arthur' balloon is kept close to the ground as it makes its way down Broadway 26 November in New York during the 72nd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Under new safety rules implemented since a spectator was struck and injured by a lamppost that was hit by a balloon at last year's parade, balloons were smaller and held under stricter control. AFP PHOTO Stan HONDA (Photo credit should read STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images)

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is one of our most treasured Thanksgiving traditions, serving as the official start of the holiday season. While most of the balloons are representative of popular characters from animated shows and movies, there have been a number of balloons over the years that come from the world of children’s literature. Take a look:

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