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PEOPLE staff writer Skyler Caruso was a toy soldier float escort in the 99th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday, Nov. 27

She broke down the unique rules she had to follow while participating in the holiday tradition, like costume and makeup specifics

This marks her 10th year in the parade, one decade after starting off as a clown in 2015

'Tis the season!

Cozying up on the couch to watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade while the turkey is in the oven is an anticipated tradition for many on the holiday — but for me, setting my alarm clock for 5 a.m. and heading to costume and makeup to march in the parade is my annual norm.

The 99th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade marks my 10th year participating in the seasonal spectacle, which I started a decade ag

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