The Thanksgiving Day parade—the United States’ oldest—has returned to the streets of Philadelphia. On Nov. 25, thousands of people once again turned out to see the grand parade’s performances, bringing with them joyfulness and a prevailing spirit of rebirth, in the wake of pandemic-related lockdowns. Large floats, marching bands, string bands, giant balloon cartoon statues, dance teams, Eagles cheerleaders, Santa Claus, and Mrs. Claus delighted and dazzled spectators with an array of festive colors. The 102nd parade, called the 6ABC Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade, started at 20th Street and John F. Kennedy Boulevard, headed to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, and concluded at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Last year, Philadelphia’s Thanksgiving Day parade was held on the Internet due to the pandemic, making this year’s parade even more cherished. “I’m very happy to be out and about—to see the streets filled with people,” Tom McNally, who just moved to Philadelphia …