Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (1948)

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78 Seasons

November 25, 1948

English

Synopsis

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is an annual parade presented by the U.S. chain store business Macy's. The tradition started in 1924, tying it for the second-oldest Thanksgiving parade in the United States along with America's Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit, with both parades four years younger than the 6abc Dunkin' Donuts Thanksgiving Day Parade in Philadelphia. The three-hour Macy's event is held in New York City starting at 9:00 a.m. EST on Thanksgiving Day.

Network

NBC, CBS

Episodes

The 22nd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Nov 25, 1948

The 22nd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 25, 1948, in New York City starting at 10 a.m. EST. The lineup featured six giant helium balloons, 17 floats, nine bands, and the-one-and-only Santa Claus.