Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Quiz

What is the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade known for?

• A parade with no balloons

• The smallest parade in the world

• The largest parade in the world

• A parade with no music

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When did the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade first begin?

• 1924

• 1934

• 1948

• 1950

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Where did the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade take place?

• 34th Street in New York City

• Central Park in New York City

• Times Square in New York City

• Fifth Avenue in New York City

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What replaced live animals in the parade in 1928?

• Fireworks

• Floats

• Bands

• Balloons

Which company produced the first animal-shaped balloons?

• Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company

• Macy's

• Central Park Zoo

• Disney

Which character was the first to appear as a balloon in 1934?

• Snoopy

• Donald Duck

• Mickey Mouse

• Spiderman

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When did the parade first air on network television?

• 1932

• 1948

• 1928

• 1950

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How many people now watch the parade on television each year?

• Over 4 million

• Over 1 million

• Over 44 million

• Over 100 million

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How many people showed up to watch the first Macy's Parade?

• 25,000

• 250,000

• 2,500

• 250

In what city and state was the first animal shaped balloon produced?

• Akron, Ohio

• Clemmons, North Carolina

• Chicago, Illinois

• Charlotte, North Carolina