Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

High school (ages 12+)
Holidays & Celebrations

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/macy-s-thanksgiving-day-parade

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the event type?Annual Thanksgiving Day parade
2. What is the location?Manhattan, New York City, concluding at Macy's Herald Square
3. When did the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade start?The parade began in 1924, when Macy's employees wanted to celebrate their new lives in America and the holiday season. It has been a tradition ever since.
4. How tall are the giant balloons in the parade?The balloons can be more than 50 feet tall. They are built with special materials and careful inflation to stay stable.

Herald Square: The commercial hub in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, home to Macy's flagship store and the parade's endpoint.
Cultural Touchstone: An event or object that is widely recognized and symbolizes a particular culture or time period.
Logistical Masterpiece: An event or operation that is extremely well-organized and executed with great attention to detail.