US EditionMacy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Through the Decades
The parade began as the Macy's Christmas Parade and featured floats built in Leavenworth, Kansas, marking a tradition that has continued for over 100 years.
- Macy's launched the parade and the first event took place in New York City as a Macy's-sponsored holiday procession later linked to Thanksgiving.
- Floats were constructed in Leavenworth, Kan., and the event was known as the Macy's Christmas Parade for its first three years.
- Presidential moments included U.S. President George W. Bush's surprise visit to U.S. troops, where he joined the thanksgiving serving line during Thanksgiving.
- Modern editions, including the 99th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 27, 2025, featured HUNTR/X and notable balloons like the Super Mario and Labubu float, with safety reminders to call 911 if containment fails.
- Media coverage includes Kotaku's Morning Checkpoint Thanksgiving Day edition and highlights Black Friday, keeping the parade central to holiday consumer culture.
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Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade through the decades
It was originally known as the Macy's Christmas Parade as an effort to give holiday sales a boost for the new Macy's store, according to the Library of Congress. On Nov. 27, 1924, the tradition began and has only gotten bigger every year since.
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade through the decades
It was originally known as the Macy's Christmas Parade as an effort to give holiday sales a boost for the new Macy's store, according to the Library of Congress. On Nov. 27, 1924, the tradition began and has only gotten bigger every year since.
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade through the decades
It was originally known as the Macy's Christmas Parade as an effort to give holiday sales a boost for the new Macy's store, according to the Library of Congress. On Nov. 27, 1924, the tradition began and has only gotten bigger every year since.
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade through the decades
It was originally known as the Macy's Christmas Parade as an effort to give holiday sales a boost for the new Macy's store, according to the Library of Congress. On Nov. 27, 1924, the tradition began and has only gotten bigger every year since.
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade through the decades
It was originally known as the Macy's Christmas Parade as an effort to give holiday sales a boost for the new Macy's store, according to the Library of Congress. On Nov. 27, 1924, the tradition began and has only gotten bigger every year since.
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