Thanksgiving food
This many calories on average are consumed, per person, at Thanksgiving dinner.
4,500
The first Turkey Trot took place during this year.
1896
This seafood was served at the first Thanksgiving feast.
Lobster, oysters, fish and possibly eel.
The first Turkey Trot took place in this city and state.
Buffalo, New York
These meats were served at the first Thanksgiving celebration.
Venison, swan, duck and goose were likely—not turkey!
This city has the oldest Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Philadelphia
This many turkeys are prepared for Thanksgiving in America each year.
About 46 million
This city's Thanksgiving Day Parade ends with Santa Claus getting a key to the city.
Detroit
This many Americans prefer Thanksgiving leftovers to Thanksgiving dinner.
About 80 percent.
This many people participate in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade each year.
About 8,000