For over 75 Years, Macy's has given USA a tradition which both celebrates America and calls forth Christmas!
In the 1920's many of Macy's department store employees were first-generation immigrants. Proud of their new American heritage, they wanted to celebrate the American holiday with the type of festival they loved in Europe. The employees marched from 145 Street down to 34th Street dressed as clowns, cowboys, knights and sheiks. There were floats, professional bands and 25 live animals borrowed from the Central Park Zoo. With an audience of over a quarter of a million people, the parade was a hit! Large balloons first appeared in 1927 with Felix the Cat. One tradition long gone is the releasing of the balloons.
New balloons such as Walt Disney characters were among the favorites and radio audiences were able to hear the ceremonies and Santa's arrival at 34th Street
(Reference: http://www.nyctourist.com/macys_history1.htm)
Bored.... why are we waiting?
Ya! Happy Thanksgiving! The crowd cheered!
And the start of Macy's annual thanksgiving begins... with the Macy's Marching band!
Santa is always the last in Macy's Parade... It is also the annoucement of the start of Christmas shopping! Yappie.
Stop squeezing me......
Why is Mr Kermit getting smaller???? What are they doing to my Mr Kermit?
Packing up !
See you guys again next year! :)
Kermit
