After a three-year hiatus during World War II, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade returned in spectacular fashion in 1945, boasting five giant balloons, 17 floats, bands, clowns, and more.

And thus, the Macy’s Christmas Parade - renamed the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade two years later - started its legendary run. While 2024 marks the 100th anniversary of this now iconic annual ...

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, while in its 98th year running, has been televised since 1948. There were only two years the parade was not held. It was suspended from 1942-1944 to conserve ...

About to observe its 98th celebration, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is an American institution. Known for its high-flying balloons, intricately designed floats, A-list celebrity ...