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Chapter 5: "The Parade in Hard Times: Cancellations and Challenges"
Last time, we celebrated the parade’s greatest icons and unforgettable firsts—the legendary balloons, dazzling floats, and magical performances that have defined Thanksgiving for generations. We saw how these moments aren’t just history, but deeply personal milestones, weaving together the stories of families, volunteers, and fans across the country. But even the brightest traditions must weather storms. Today, we turn to the parade’s most challenging chapters—the times when the march of magic was threatened by war, tragedy, disaster, and the unpredictable world around us.
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