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Philadelphia Officials Unveil Historical Marker At Love Park Commemorating Oldest Thanksgiving Day Parade In US

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The City of Philadelphia has a brand new historical marker honoring the oldest Thanksgiving Day parade in the county. Officials unveiled the marker at Love Park Thursday to honor the time-honored tradition.

This year marks the 100th year for the parade.

The parade will feature a birthday cake float with a big "100" on top.

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The parade gets underway at 8:15 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day.

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