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Inflation Eve - The Night Before Thanksgiving

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A detailed view of one of the balloons before being inflated during 'Inflation Eve', the preparations on November 25, 2009 for the Macy's 83rd Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. New giant helium character balloons include Pillsbury Doughboy, Ronald McDonald, Sailor Mickey and Spider-Man.
A detailed view of one of the balloons before being inflated during 'Inflation Eve'

A detailed view of one of the balloons before being inflated during 'Inflation Eve'

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