Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Quiz

What was the original name of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?

• Macy's Christmas Parade

• Macy's Holiday Spectacular

• Macy's Turkey Day Extravaganza

• Macy's Parade of Thanks

Why were live animals replaced with balloon versions in the parade?

• The live animals were too expensive to maintain

• The live animals were not popular with the crowd

• The live animals scared the children

• The live animals were too difficult to handle

Who was the first-ever character balloon in the parade?

• Spider-Man

• Big Bird

• Minions

• Felix the Cat

What happened to the balloons at the end of the parade in the early years?

• They were donated to the Central Park Zoo

• They were deflated and stored for the next year

• They were released into the air

• They were given away as souvenirs

What happened to the balloon races after an airplane's close call?

• They were replaced with a different event

• They were moved to a different location

• They continued as usual

• They were canceled permanently

Which organization is the second-largest consumer of helium in the world?

• Macy's

• U.S. government

• Central Park Zoo

• Aviation students

What did the parade organizers do during a helium shortage in 1958?

• They used smaller balloons

• They borrowed helium from the U.S. government

• They used regular air to inflate the balloons

• They canceled the parade

How long does it take to inflate a large balloon for the parade?

• 15 minutes

• 30 minutes

• 90 minutes

• 60 minutes

Why was the parade canceled during World War II?

• There was a shortage of balloons

• There was a shortage of helium

• There was a shortage of participants

• There was a shortage of rubber

What are the ropes that hold the balloons called?

• Strings

• Leashes

• Bones

• Cords