Thanksgiving Day Parade

• Question 1 out of 10

  In 1926 before the introduction of balloons and floats the Thanksgiving Day Parade featured animals from the central park zoo.

  Ture

  False

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• Question 2 out of 10

  In 1927 who was the first-ever character balloon?

  Snoopy

  Spider-Man

  Felix the Cat

  Big Bird

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• Question 3 out of 10

  How long does it take to inflate a large Character Balloon?

  15 Minutes

  30 Minutes

  45 Minutes

  90 Minutes

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• Question 4 out of 10

  From 1942 – 1944 the parade was canceled due to WW2. All the balloons were given to the U.S. government for use in the war effort.

  True

  False

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• Question 5 out of 10

  What is the name of the lead person walking in front of the balloon?

  Host

  Driver

  Pilot

  Chief

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• Question 6 out of 10

  Sometimes up to 90 people are needed to anchor and navigate each balloon. They grab long ropes affixed to the balloon. What do they call the ropes?

  Anchors

  Struts

  Bones

  Levers

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• Question 7 out of 10

  What was the first year the Macy’s Thanksgiving day parade was televised?

  1926

  1946

  1964

  1954

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• Question 8 out of 10

  Now, the parade has been shortened to only 2.65 miles. How long was the original parade route?

  3 miles

  4 miles

  6 miles

  10 miles

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• Question 9 out of 10

  Before the Macy’s parade existed NYC had a Thanksgiving Ragamuffin Parade. Local children dressed up as beggars and asked adults for pennies, candy and apples.

  True

  False

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• Question 10 out of 10

  What year did Micky Mouse make his Thanksgiving Day Parade Debut?

  1928

  1934

  1946

  1952

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