Out-of-control Cat in the Hat balloon slams into lamppost, hurts 4 at 1997 Thanksgiving Parade

On a very blustery Thanksgiving Day in New York City in 1997, the iconic Cat in the Hat balloon got caught up in some strong wind gusts, and mayhem ensued. Winds are a threat for the 2019 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Read more:

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