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Regional holiday parades proceed amid high attendance, dispute

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Appleton, Wisconsin and multiple U.S. cities held seasonal parades this week, drawing large crowds and community participation; Detroit staged America's Thanksgiving Parade on Nov. 27 with floats and celebrity appearances, Valders High School marched in Chicago, and North Miami marked its 50th parade. In Lumberton, a business was removed 48 hours before its Christmas parade over concerns that costumes could frighten children. Reporting relied on local station coverage, organizer statements, and participant quotes to document events and responses. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Timeline

Nov. 27: America's Thanksgiving Parade returned in Detroit with floats and grand marshals.
Nov. 27 (Thanksgiving Day): Valders High School marched in the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade.
Nov. 27 (Thanksgiving Day): North Miami hosted its 50th WinterNational Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Oct. 20: Hollow Acres received initial approval from Lumberton Chamber (per owner statement).
Two days before Lumberton parade: Hollow Acres was removed from participation over costume concerns; Appleton later held its 54th Christmas Parade on a Tuesday night despite rain.

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Who Benefited

Local communities, event organizers, sponsors, and visiting performers benefited through large attendance, increased visibility, community engagement, and local economic activity generated by the parades.

Who Suffered

Hollow Acres, the Halloween attraction business, suffered reputational and logistical setbacks after the Lumberton Chamber removed its float from the Lumberton Christmas Parade 48 hours before the event.

Expert Opinion

After reading and researching latest news.... the reports show multiple regional parades proceeded with large attendance, while one business was removed from a parade after costume concerns; reporting relied on local station accounts, organizer statements, and participant quotes to document events and community responses without significant reported injuries or incidents.

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