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That is true. In order to get in the bleachers in Herald Square for the Broadway performances you have to know someone pretty high up. It is basically a VIP area. Keep in mind that not just the Broadway performances at the parade, but any performance by any musical group, is pre recorded with the audio. This is because the TV cameras would have a hard time picking up the sound if it is them just singing live.
Also, I am not sure what else CBS does during the parade other then the Broadway shows, since I thought that there was an exclusive contract between Macy's and NBC that NBC would be the official telecast of the parade.
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