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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Gifts and Souvenirs

By Pamela Skillings, About.com

Learn more about the history of the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade or pick up a souvenir for parade fans back home:
  • Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade by Robert M. Grippo -- This book explores the 80-year history of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and features rare and historic images from the parade's glorious past.


  • Macy's: The Store. The Star. The Story by Robert M. Grippo -- This new book traces the tragedies and triumphs of Macy's 150-year transformation from a modest storefront into the World's Largest Store.


  • Inside Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade -- This History Channel DVD traces the history of the parade and goes behind the scenes to show the extraordinary year-long effort it requires to plan the big event each year.


  • Milly and the Macy's Parade by Shana Corey -- Kids will love this story set in 1924 New York. Little Milly, whose father works for Mr. Macy himself, helps inspire the original Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.


  • Macy's on Parade! by Pamela Pease -- This beautifully illustrated pop-up book will delight kids of all ages.


  • UNO: Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Edition -- In this customized version of the popular game UNO, each card depicts a world-famous Macy's giant helium baloon.
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