Balloons
What gas fills the huge Macy’s Parade balloons so they float?
Helium
On which holiday is the Macy’s Parade held each year?
Thanksgiving Day
In which city does the Macy’s Parade take place?
New York City, New York
Besides balloons, name one other thing that is included in the Macy’s Parade.
floats; clowns; marching bands; performers
Some balloons look like famous characters. Name one character mentioned in the text.
Snoopy; Minnie Mouse; Spider-Man; Greg Heffley; Goldbear; Buzz Lightyear
In what year was the first Macy’s Parade held?
1924
How many people approximately live in New York City according to the text?
About 8,000,000
How tall can some balloons be compared to buildings?
As tall as a five‑story building
In what year did balloons first appear in the Macy’s Parade?
1927
The text says the 2025 Macy’s Parade will be which numbered parade (how many times the parade has happened)?
The 99th Macy’s Parade
Where do many people watch the parade besides standing on the street?
From buildings along the route and on TV
What new balloon is mentioned for 2025 and what movie series is that character from?
Buzz Lightyear — from the Disney‑Pixar Toy Story movies
About how many balloon handlers may guide a single large balloon?
In what year did the Macy’s Parade first appear on TV?
1948
Name two landmarks in New York City mentioned in the reading
Examples: Central Park; the Empire State Building; the Statue of Liberty
Why do Macy’s balloons sometimes celebrate anniversaries or new movies? (one or two sentences)
Balloons honor popular characters and celebrate milestones, which helps attract viewers and marks special events like movie anniversaries.
The Macy’s Parade Studio makes the balloons. Explain one reason handlers are needed besides holding ropes (use one complete sentence).
They guide the balloons so they do not float into buildings or away from the parade route.
This year the Macy’s Parade is on November 27. Explain why the parade is held at this time of year (one or two sentences).
The parade celebrates the start of the holiday season, which begins around Thanksgiving.
Describe two different groups of people who help put on or watch the parade (one sentence each).
Balloon handlers hold ropes and guide the balloons; families watch the parade together as a tradition.
List at least four types of things you might see in the Macy’s Parade (combine into one clear sentence).
You might see huge balloons, floats, marching bands, clowns, and performers.