Teachers
Fall Trivia
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Trivia
Name That Song!
100

Which teacher went to NYC with Mrs. Mandli?

Ms. Heidelberger

100

What is the first day of fall called?

The Autumnal Equinox

100

Who is the final guest to appear at the end of every parade?

Santa Claus

100

And I was like, Baby, baby, baby, ooh / Like, baby, baby, baby, no / Like, baby, baby, baby...

Baby by Justin Bieber

200

Which teacher loves Thanksgiving the most?

Mrs. Koch

200

What is the most popular fall sport in America?

Football

200

Why was the parade paused from 1942 to 1944?

WWII (to conserve rubber and helium)

200

The snow glows white on the mountain tonight / Not a footprint to be seen / A kingdom of isolation / And it looks like...

Let it Go from Frozen

300

This teacher has the only middle school room that doesn't have a divider in it.

Mrs. Smith

300

What is the name of the group of dancers that perform in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade every year?

The Rockettes

300

Which character holds the record for the most balloon appearances in parade history?

Snoopy

300

I've been staring at the edge of the water / 'Long as I can remember, never really knowing why / I wish I could be the perfect daughter / But...

How far I'll Go from Moana

400

This teacher has St. Padre Pio outside of their classroom.

Mrs. Koch

400

Which U.S. state has named apple cider their official state drink?

New Hampshire

400

In what year was the parade first broadcast on national television? (within 5 years)

Hint: think the 20th century

1947

400

Tranquil as a forest
But on fire within
Once you find your center
You are sure to win
You're a spineless, pale pathetic lot
And you haven't got a clue

I'll Make a Man Out of You from Mulan

500

Which two middle school teachers do you think are most likely to stay the longest after school?

Mrs. Mandli & Mr. Waldbillig

500

Which U.S. state is the largest pumpkin grower?

Illinois

500

What unusual participants marched in the very first parade alongside Macy's employees?

Live animals from Central Park Zoo

500

In Bethlehem in Israel
This blessed babe was born;
And lay within a manger
Upon this blessed morn;
For which his mother Mary
Did nothing, taking scorn.

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen