Balloons Over Broadway

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What is the main event where balloons are displayed in New York City?

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The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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Who created the puppet balloons for the parade?

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Tony Sarg.

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What were the original animals in the parade replaced with?

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Puppet balloons.

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Why did Tony Sarg create puppet balloons instead of using real animals?

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Because the real animals were loud and scared the children.

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What is a marionette?

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A puppet controlled from above using strings or wires.

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When is the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade held?

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On Thanksgiving Day.

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What was one early problem with Tony's puppets?

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There were so many people that the puppets couldn't be seen.

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What happens to the balloons after the parade?

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They are often stored or displayed in museums.

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What is the significance of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?

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It marks the beginning of the holiday season in the United States.

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What materials are commonly used to make balloon floats?

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Latex and Mylar.