Parade:
A fun event where people walk or ride down a street together, often with music, colorful costumes, floats, or balloons
When was the FIRST Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
1924
Why did the department store Macy's begin putting on a parade on Thanksgiving Day?
The Macy's staff, most of them first-generation immigrants, wanted to celebrate their new homeland and new traditions
How has Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade changed from its start to today?
The first parade featured live animals, instead of balloons; The number of parade floats and balloons included has increased; The route has been shortened
What is the main idea of this text?
The beginning of the Macy's Day Parade and how it has evolved throughout the years.
