WDIV 1978 Hudson’s Thanksgiving Day Santa Parade
Hard to believe this was 40 years ago! The 52nd Annual Thanksgiving Day Santa Parade in Detroit, broadcast in 1978 on WDIV and emceed by Sonny Eliot. Oopsy and Maxwell…
NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 23: The Dr. Seuss Grinch and Max balloon floats down Central Park West and into Columbus Circle during the 91st Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 22, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty ImagesHard to believe this was 40 years ago! The 52nd Annual Thanksgiving Day Santa Parade in Detroit, broadcast in 1978 on WDIV and emceed by Sonny Eliot. Oopsy and Maxwell make appearances, as well as the Detroit Police Band, Mounted Division, Pontiac Unicyclists, Royal Oak Bicycle Band, and a "Merry Christmas" float from the Detroit Public School Works.
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