Parade Palooza
This city hosts the world-famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade every year.
New York City
This dessert is often made with a sweet filling of apples and cinnamon in a pastry crust.
apple pie
The day after Thanksgiving is called this, famous for shopping and sometimes football games.
Black Friday
The Pilgrims celebrated the first Thanksgiving with this group of people who were already living in the area.
Native Americans
This part of the turkey is often saved and broken for good luck.
wishbone
In the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, performers from this Broadway musical about a lion cub sang “Circle of Life” and wore colorful animal costumes.
The Lion King
This red fruit is made into a sauce that’s tart, sweet, and a traditional part of the Thanksgiving meal.
cranberry
In some Turkey Bowl games, players play in this casual way, without strict rules and tackling.
flag football or touch football
The Pilgrims sailed from this country to America on the Mayflower.
England
Turkeys make this sound to warn others
gobble
This pop star, known for hits like “Santa Tell Me,” has performed in the Macy’s Parade for kids and families.
Ariana Grande
This orange vegetable is often mashed and served as a side dish at Thanksgiving.
a sweet potato
A touchdown is worth this many points in football.
6 points
The Pilgrims faced this major problem during their first winter that caused many to fall ill.
cold weather, disease, or starvation
Turkeys have this many toes on each foot.
four
This beloved “Peanuts” dog has appeared more times in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade than any other balloon—more than 40 times!
Snoopy
This bread-based side dish may include herbs, onions, and celery and is cooked inside or outside the turkey.
stuffing (or dressing)
This team from Detroit has hosted a Thanksgiving Day game every year since 1934.
Detroit Lions
The first Thanksgiving feast lasted for this many days
three days
Benjamin Franklin once praised the turkey so much he called it a “more respectable” bird than this well-known symbol of America.
Bald Eagle
These decorated platforms carry performers, characters, or scenes down the streets during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Some are giant and colorful, and they often tell a story.
Floats
This green bean dish is often topped with crispy fried onions and served hot as a classic Thanksgiving side.
green bean casserole
In the NFL, this rule allows a team to try to score points after a touchdown by running or passing the ball into the end zone instead of kicking.
two-point conversion
The Pilgrims were helped by this Native American who taught them how to grow crops like corn.
Squanto
In A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, Charlie Brown doesn’t have a proper turkey, so he serves his friends this unusual meal.
popcorn, toast, pretzels, and jellybeans