The biggest Thanksgiving Day parade
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade first started in 1924. Every year, it brings about 3.5 million people to Manhattan to watch the larger-than-life balloons pass overhead and various bands, singers, and actors perform on moving floats. Take a look at what some of the earlier parades looked like. It’s a pretty amazing show! Learn these mindblowing facts about the Macy’s Day Parade.
Captain Nemo
Fun fact, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade was first called the Macy’s Christmas Parade. Here, a large float of Captain Nemo makes its way down the streets of Manhattan in 1929. To get ready for the big holiday, here’s our Thanksgiving planning guide.
Down Broadway
The first big floats debuted in the parade in 1927. These large balloon heads and characters stun those lined up down Broadway to watch in 1930. Share these fun Thanksgiving treats at the dinner table.
Dino float
In 1933, the parade had this fun dino float. Look at the crowds lining the streets! You’ll want to steal these meaningful Thanksgiving day traditions.
After the war
A teddy bear floats past a replica of the Statue of Liberty in Times Square in 1945 at the first parade since the festivities were suspended due to the war in 1941.
Fireman balloon
In 1948, thousands watch as this cartoon fireman balloon passes over their heads on Broadway. Even the balloon handlers wore firefighter hats to match their float. These fun Thanksgiving crafts will keep your kids busy while you cook.
Turkey trot
A big turkey float bounces between buildings on Broadway near 37th Street in 1957.
Rockettes
The Radio City Music Hall’s Rockettes perform at every annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Here they are showing off their high kicks in 1958. Traveling to New York to see the parade is a perfect way to mix up your traditional Thanksgiving. If you’re traveling, here are the chain restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving.
Popeye
A giant Popeye balloon filled with helium floats above the crowd at the 33rd annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1959. An estimated 1.3 million people watched the parade that year.
Riding the floats
Comedian Jimmy Durante rides on top of a big elephant float, overlooking spectators of the parade. Share these funny Thanksgiving Butterball hotline calls this holiday.
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