2023 Hollywood Christmas Parade showcases int'l good will

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2023 Hollywood Christmas Parade showcases int'l good will

STORY: 2023 Hollywood Christmas Parade showcases int'l good will SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 28, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:24 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, U.S. CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event STORYLINE: The 91st Hollywood Christmas Parade returned on Sunday night with much fanfare and fun with performers representing diverse cultures from all over the globe. The annual parade was a vibrant spectacle of floats, exotic classic and movie cars, giant cartoon balloons, and celebrities galore. It formed a glittering procession that threaded its way through the heart of Tinseltown to the cheers of tens of thousands of spectators who lined the streets along its route. The theme of the parade this year wasn't just a celebration of the festive holiday season, it was a tribute to heroism and community spirit. "Amidst all the madness in the world today, this parade is about giving, not getting," co-host of the parade Montel Williams told Xinhua. "And maybe it'll help the world to thi

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