5 Facts About the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade
While it’s had some mishaps along the way, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has still managed to go on almost every year for nearly a century.
November 23, 2023
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11 queer moments in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade history
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade! Here are some queer highlights from its history.
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10 Gayest Moments of Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Ever
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Thank a Gay Man for Helping Run Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
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Conservatives Outraged by Kinky Boots in Macy's Parade
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Noah Galvin and Cast of Dear Evan Hansen Join the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade
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We only hope that to be true.
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'The Prom's' Lesbian Kiss Sends Christian Homophobes Into a Frenzy
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Ryan Murphy to Take Lesbian-Themed Musical 'The Prom' to Netflix
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Outrage Over LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Macy's Parade 'Desperate Plea For Attention,' GLAAD Says
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Kinky Boots Stars Shop at Macy's to Fight Haters
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The Prom Makes Herstory by Ending in Actual Same-Sex Marriage
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If you don't want to talk turkey with the folks this year, spread your wings. Get a taste for a less traditional Thanksgiving at this flock of top destinations -- Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, Santa Fe/Taos, New York City, London and Curacao.
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