15 Fun Facts and Stats About the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, so here's some fun facts and stats about the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. 1. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The first one, in 1924, happened when store employees marched to Macy's Herald Square dressed in vibrant costumes. There WERE floats, professional bands, and live animals borrowed from the Central Park Zoo . . . but it was originally Christmas-themed . . . and it was meant to celebrate the expansion of Macy's flagship Manhattan store. 2. It became an annual tradition after the first one attracted a crowd of [...]




