Did you know Providence once had a Macy's-like Thanksgiving Day parade?

It sure did, complete with giant balloons. We dug through our archives to find photos from the late 1950s and early 1960s.

What do you think? It may not be as grand as the parades in New York City, but it certainly brought joy to the crowds lining the streets downtown. Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!

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