Float Name
History
Food
Traditions
MISC.
100

This big float shows a smiling turkey with bright feathers. It’s one of the most famous Thanksgiving Parade floats.

Turkey Tom

100

In what year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated?

1621

100

What is the most common main dish served at Thanksgiving dinner?

Turkey

100

What large parade is held in New York City every Thanksgiving?

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

100

What animated character has had Thanksgiving specials like “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving”?

Charlie Brown (Peanuts)

200

This cartoon dog wears a flying hat and goggles. He “flies” above the parade in his red airplane.

Snoopy
200

Which U.S. President made Thanksgiving a national holiday?

Abraham Lincoln

200

What red fruit sauce is a Thanksgiving staple?

Cranberry sauce

200

What two NFL football teams play on Thanksgiving Day each year? 

Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys 

200

In what year did the first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade take place?

1924

300

This yellow Pokémon balloon floats high with red cheeks and a happy face.

Pikachu

300

Which Native American tribe celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?

The Wampanoag

300

What is traditionally baked inside a pie and made from a large orange squash?

Pumpkin pie

300

What day follows Thanksgiving and marks the start of the holiday shopping season?

Black Friday

300

What country also celebrates Thanksgiving in October?

Canada

400

This green Dr. Seuss character tried to stop Christmas, but later his heart grew three sizes.

The Grinch 

400

What ship did the Pilgrims sail to America on in 1620?

The Mayflower
400

What bread-based side dish is often “stuffed” inside the turkey?

Stuffing (or dressing)

400

What do many people do after eating Thanksgiving dinner?

Take a nap / watch TV / relax

400

What is the average weight of a Thanksgiving turkey served in the U.S.?

15 lbs

500

This famous mouse wears red shorts and yellow shoes. He’s one of the oldest and most loved parade floats.

Mickey Mouse

500

Where did the Pilgrims land when they arrived in America?

Plymouth Rock

500

What sweet dish combines sweet potatoes, brown sugar, and marshmallows?

Sweet potato casserole

500

What do most families do before eating Thanksgiving dinner?

Say something they are thankful for

500

What do Americans typically start decorating for right after Thanksgiving?

Christmas