'One Piece' Character Luffy Appears in US Thanksgiving Parade

As the Thanksgiving Day Parade took place in Manhattan, New York, various balloons shaped like famous animation characters are gaining popularity around the local landmark, Macy's department store.

On the 23rd (local time), a balloon shaped like Luffy, the main character of the animation 'One Piece,' passed by at the Thanksgiving Day Parade held in Manhattan, New York, USA.
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According to CNN on the 23rd (local time), tourists gathered to watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, which started in Manhattan, New York, on that day. The parade features various character-shaped balloons, including a balloon shaped like 'Luffy,' the main character of the animation One Piece, attracting much attention.

The parade began in 1924. It started when Macy's department store launched a large-scale parade to attract customers as part of a massive bargain sale called 'Black Friday.'

Black Friday was created to signify the day when consumer spending significantly increases around Thanksgiving, leading to accounting books showing a profit. With holiday spending rising sharply from Thanksgiving through the Christmas season, Black Friday sales often serve as an indicator of the overall U.S. economy.

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