Macys Parade

Make Predictions

Can you guess where we are going? Clue 1: We are going to the most populated city in the United States. Clue 2: The celebration takes place in November. Clue 3: The celebration was created based on street carnivals from all over the world.

We are going to...

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade!!

Let’s Think

What do you already know about New York City? Looking at this picture, what can you tell about the Thanksgiving Day Parade?

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New York City

Map of the United States

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Buckle Up! Let’s take a look at where we are headed!

While We’re Flying...

Let’s build some background about the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade by listening to Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy’s Parade written and illustrated by Melissa Sweet.

Welcome to New York City!!

Macy’s Herald Square Then & Now

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Macy’s Wondertown Windows

Create your very own Holiday Window!

Ornaments

Trees

People

Large Animal

Gifts

Small Animal

Character

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Take a Look at the Parade Route

What cross streets does the parade start on? What cross streets does the parade end on? Does the parade travel mostly North or South? If it starts on 77th and ends on 34th, how many blocks does the parade travel? Visit an interactive Parade Map, here!

For More History on the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade...

For More History on the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade...

Behind the Scenes

Time to Watch

Create your very own Balloon!

Comprehension Check

What year was the first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade? Who was the famous puppeteer that invented the balloons? Where does the Macy’s Parade take place? Name another fact you learned about the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.