Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Quiz

What was the primary reason for starting the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1924?

• To celebrate the end of World War I

• To introduce Santa Claus to New York City

• To allow immigrants to participate in American holidays

• To promote Macy's Department Store

Which character was the first large balloon introduced in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?

• Donald Duck

• Snoopy

• Felix the Cat

• Mickey Mouse

What unique feature did the parade balloons have when they were first introduced?

• They were filled with helium

• They were made of metal

• They were released into the air with address labels

• They were shaped like famous landmarks

Why was the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade canceled during the early 1940s?

• Due to a lack of funding

• Because of World War II

• To renovate the parade route

• Due to a shortage of performers

In what year was the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade first broadcast on television?

• 1945

• 1939

• 1948

• 1950