History of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parad
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade started in….
1926!
There were __ floaters for the first time in 1927.
3
What is the distinctive feature of a male turkey that hangs over its beak?
a snood
Which US state produces most sweet potatoes?
north carolina
__ million people each year tune in to see Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
50!
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade first featured real…
Animals
Lions, Tigers, and Elephants!
The first characters in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade were…
Felix the cat, a Toy soldier, and a dragon.
What is the term used for a group of turkeys?
a rafter
What year did canned cranberry sauce first become commercially available in the United States?
1912
Which U.S. city is home to the oldest Thanksgiving parade, dating back to 1920?
Philadelphia
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has gone on….
98 times!
The tallest floater was…
80 ft!
the first president to pardon a turkey was..
Abraham Lincoln
What percentage of Americans include turkey as the centerpiece of their Thanksgiving meal?
88%
Which U.S. President declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
The 100th anniversary of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will be in..,
2026
the first floater to have helium was…
a toy soldier.
Turkey Pardoning became an annual event in…
1947
Which pie is more popular at Thanksgiving: pumpkin pie or pecan pie?
Pumpkin Pie
What is the most common alternative to turkey served during Thanksgiving dinner in the United States?
Ham
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade was canceled from..
World War II
1942-1944.
The longest lasting character in macys thanksgiving day parade is..
Snoopy!!
President Joe Biden pardoned _____ and ____ turkeys this year.
Peach and Blossom!
Which Thanksgiving dish originally gained popularity as a result of a marketing campaign by Campbell’s Soup in the 1950s?
Green Bean Casserole
Which Native American tribe is believed to have helped the Pilgrims survive their first winter?
Massasoit tribe