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Why did Macy's have a Thanksgiving Parade?

Via Macy’s Inc. In 1963, Thanksgiving was just six days after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. There was some debate, but Macy’s decided to go ahead with the parade in the hope that it would raise the American spirit. ...

When was the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?

After a television-only event last year because of the coronavirus pandemic, the iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is returning this year with in-person spectators. Ahead, learn all about the parade’s 97 years and see some incredible archival photos. The first Santa float in the first Macy’s Parade, 1924. Photo courtesy of Macy’s, Inc. ...

What happened at the 97th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators disrupted the parade, prompting New York City police to make several arrests. The 97th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade has concluded. If you missed any of the floats, Broadway performances and musical acts, there's some good news. An encore presentation of the parade will air on NBC at 2 p.m. ET. ...

Where is Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade does not take place in the city mentioned in the Question. Instead, Macy’s Holiday Parade occurs in Seattle, about 4,600 kilometers west of New York City. This parade features 25 inflatable floats, 650 costumed characters, marching bands and more. ...

What happened at the 104th Thanksgiving Day Parade?

For a few hours, towering cartoon balloons, marching bands, and shimmering dance troupes — not cars — dominated over a mile of Philadelphia’s streets. The 104th Thanksgiving Day Parade arrived to the delight of thousands of spectators. Families in turkey-shaped hats trotted past cotton candy hawkers to find the best views. ...

How is Thanksgiving celebrated?

Thanksgiving is celebrated in the United States by spreading the warmth of the holiday season on streets across the country with colorful parades. Many cities begin the season with parades featuring bands, singers, floats, giant balloons, and other entertainers that march, walk, and sometimes soar above wide streets and boulevards. ...