when was the thanksgiving parade

The famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade was first held on November 27, 1924, in New York City.

Quick Scoop: Key Facts

• The first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade stepped off on November 27, 1924, and was originally promoted as Macy’s Christmas Parade.

• It was organized by Macy’s employees and featured floats, bands, and live animals borrowed from the Central Park Zoo.

• The Philadelphia Thanksgiving parade is actually older, starting in 1920, but when people say “the Thanksgiving parade,” they usually mean the Macy’s event in New York.

If You Meant “This Year’s” Parade

• In recent years, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has been held on Thanksgiving morning, typically starting around 8:30–9:00 a.m. and running until about noon (Eastern Time).

• The exact calendar date changes every year because Thanksgiving in the U.S. is always the fourth Thursday in November.

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