Macy's Thanksgiving Parade
How many balloons were featured in 1927 (the first time balloons were ever used)?
3
Are pumpkins technically a fruit or a vegetable?
Fruit
What household hazard triples on Thanksgiving in the US?
Fires
What was the ship the Pilgrims sailed called?
The Mayflower
What professional football team has played every Thanksgiving since 1934?
The Detroit Lions
Who was the first video-game character featured in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
Sonic the Hedgehog in 1993
What is an adult male turkey called?
A tom
Which US president declared Thanksgiving as a national holiday?
George Washington
How long did the first Thanksgiving feast last?
Three days
The Dallas Cowboys
Christmas
Who invented the green bean casserole recipe?
A Campbell Soup employee
According to Americans, what's the best part of Thanksgiving?
Leftovers
Which state did the Pilgrims first land when arriving on America’s shores?
Massachusetts
What is the most frequent Thanksgiving game matchup?
The Packers vs the Lions is the most frequent Thanksgiving game matchup (21 games). The Lions hold a 12-8-1 record in those contests.
According to Macy's, how many people attend the attend the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York each year?
3.5 million
How many turkeys are consumed each Thanksgiving?
The National Turkey Federation estimates Americans eat about 45 to 46 million on Thanksgiving.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, how many places in the U.S. are named Cranberry?
Five
What notable Native American served as an interpreter between the Pilgrims and Native Americans?
Squanto
When was the only time the Lions did not play on Thanksgiving?
No games were played during WW2; 1941-1944
How many pounds of glitter are sprinkled on Macy's Thanksgiving Parade floats and costumes?
300 pounds
Which state produces the most cranberries?
Wisconsin
Which U.S. Founding Father famously referred to turkeys as "a bird of courage"?
Benjamin Franklin
What were the pilgrims choice of protein during their Thanksgiving meal? (It's not turkey)
Deer
What is the award called for the player who is considered the MVP of the game?
The Galloping Gobbler