(NEW YORK) — Thousands of people were surrounded by tight security Thursday as they lined the streets for the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Charlie Brown led the signature large inflatable balloons as the parade kicked off with the spraying of confetti and a ceremonial ribbon-cutting. Costumed characters mingled with revelers and crowds cheered as…

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