Celebrate:
To do something fun or special to show that you are happy about an event, person, or achievement
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
Crown Jewel:
The very best or most special part of something
Hallmark:
A special sign or feature that shows something is really good or typical of its kind
Parade:
A fun event where people walk or ride down a street together, often with music, colorful costumes, floats, or balloons
Flanked:
To be positioned at the side of someone or something
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
Perennial:
Lasting a very long time; Keeps coming back again and again; Yearly
Immigrants:
A person who moves to a different country
Spectacle:
Something very exciting or amazing to see, often big, colorful, or impressive
Inflation:
The action of inflating something (i.e., adding air to it)
Tradition:
Something people do the same way over and over, usually to celebrate or remember something special
Gather:
Come or bring together
What is the main idea of this text?
The beginning of the Macy's Day Parade and how it has evolved throughout the years.
Feature:
A special part of something that stands out
Debut:
A person's first time doing something in front of others; Their big beginning moment
Route:
The path you take to get from one place to another
Pageant:
A special event when people dress up, perform, or take part in a show
When was the FIRST Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
1924
TV-Friendly:
Designed or modified to be on television
Exuberant:
Full of energy, excitement, and happiness