Before the Parade Passes By
Spongebob Square Pants
I am a blade, yet strange, but true
My fate is often to be cut by you
Cruelly mown down because I grew.
Grass.
The song "Animal Crackers in My Soup" has been performed by Barbara Streisand, the Muppets, Maria Muldaur and Anne Murray. Who recorded it first?
Shirley Temple.
Elton ____ Lennon
John (Elton John & John Lennon)
In what movie do Owen Wilson and Rachel McAdams get "married"?
Wedding Crashers.
In 1939, what president cancelled Thanksgiving, resulting in one of the only 3 times the parade has ever been cancelled.
Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Information conveyed by print or word of mouth
Initially coming from North, East, West & South.
News
The Contours' hit "Do You Love Me" (Now That I Can Dance) includes a menu item in the lyrics. What common side dish is referenced?
Mashed potato.
Rex ____ Ford
Harrison (Sir Rex Harrison, Harrison Ford)
Will Ferrell and Nicole Kidman show us their acting talents in which movie?
Bewitched.
This famous animal was the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade's first ever giant balloon, introduced in 1927.
Felix the Cat.
Until you speak I'll not be heard
I then respond to your every word.
Echo.
Ever have one of those songs that "Linger" in your head? A couple that do for me are "Dreams" and "Ode to My Family". What food-named Irish group came out with these songs?
The Cranberries.
Carol _____ Tatum
Channing (Carol Channing & Channing Tatum)
The lights are punched out by Hillary Swank and Morgan Freeman in which of the following movies?
Million Dollar Baby.
The first parade in 1924 went by a different name, what was it?
I am a nut, but have no shell
Too many of me will make you swell
Sweet on the outside, I don't always have a middle
Should be enough clues to solve this yummy riddle.
Donut.
The classic tune "Puttin' On the Ritz" was a surprise hit by a Dutch/Indonesian singer with the name of what Mexican food?
Taco.
James _____White
Barry (James Barry & Barry White)
In which movie do Julia Roberts and George Clooney steal our breath with every move they make?
Oceans Eleven.
How many miles is the Parade route?
2.5
I start in July and end in November.
What's my name - can you decipher?
The initial letter of each month: J-uly A-ugust S-eptember O-ctober N-ovember, spell JASON.
This famous musical group's hit song pays homage with their lyrics "sweet tea, pecan pie and homemade wine" in a place where the peaches grow.
Zac Brown Band "Chicken Fried"
Penelope _____ Richards
Keith (Dame Penelope Keith & Keith Richards)
Nikki Reed and Evan Rachel Wood perform in which of the following movies?
Thirteen.