School kids did end run from classes to parade

 
Call it Big Blue flu. Thousands of kids played hookey from school Tuesday, many to line the Giants ticker tape parade route. [link]

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Giants Championship Parade

I work downtown on Broadway in New York City and was able to attend the Giants victory parade this afternoon. It was exciting and the atmosphere was electric. It was great to see all of the players, coaches and front office personnel up close. A really cool experience for a longtime fie hard BIG BLUE fan!
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