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Pickachu Was In The Parade And Here Is What The Hosts Said:

Matt, "Okay Poké-Fans, Once again the Macy*s Parade makes "The Big Catch" as Pickachu, the adorable mascot for Pokémon fans in over 65 countries, returs to Herald Square to kick of the 10th worldwidanniversaryry of Pokémon in 2006."
Al, "Pickachu has been the loyal companion and best friend of Pokémon trainer, Ash, and is the star feverythinghing games to movies, to a TV show, now in its 8th season."
Katie, "Pickachu is only one foot, four inches tall, the perfect size for his best friend Ash to carry around on his journey through the Pokémon universe. Happy 10th Pokémon!"

I took these pictures with my own camera:

P.S. It's snow outside in Suffield!