The 95th Macy's Thanksgiving Parade 2021 marks the return of the beloved event
NEW YORK, NY — NOVEMBER 26, 2021 —2021 marked the 95th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, which was held in New York City on November 25th, 2021. Fans and lovers of the event who couldn't attend in person were able to enjoy the show live on NBC from 9 a.m. to 12 noon EST.
The event was made possible by the usual 80-100 handlers that moved the nylon giants through the streets of New York - a sight that was not seen in over a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Who also returned were performance groups, marching bands,, and the 3.5 million spectators that lined the streets of New York City for the first time since 2019. One feeling pervaded the crowd: thankfulness for having the chance to be back.
The public could enjoy some great newcomers such as Ada Twist, Scientist from the Netflix show, along with parade veterans Pikachu and Ronald McDonald, both with brand-new designs. The adorable Grogu - better known as Baby Yoda - floated down 34th Street for the joy of kids and adults. Tiptoe, the first-ever puppet balloon, joined them, and Toni, the Bandleader Bear, who paid tribute to the Parade's marching band program.
Jon Batiste, who had been recently nominated for 11 Grammy awards, rode on a 60-foot-long alligator courtesy of the Louisiana Department of Tourism. Not far behind, Captain Minnie set sail on the colossal "Magic Meets the Sea'' float by Disney Cruise Line. Rapper Nelly waved from a float advertising Kalahari Resorts and Conventions, and the HEINZ Gravy Pirates ensured everyone had savory gravy for their Thanksgiving dinner.
Obviously, Santa Claus himself made his annual appearance in the Parade of all Parades. Aboard his giant emerald and golden sleigh, he delighted the spectators and announced the unofficial start of the holiday season.
How it started
In 1924, store employees marched to Macy's Herald Square, the flagship store on 34th Street, dressed in colorful and creative costumes. There were floats, professional bands, and even live animals borrowed from the Central Park Zoo. At the end of that first parade, Santa Claus was welcomed into Herald Square and crowned "King of the Kiddies" on the Macy's balcony at the 34th Street store entrance. With an audience of over 250,000 people, the parade was such a success that Macy's declared it would become an annual event and has kept its word ever since.
Article by Joseph Ralph Fraia for Livein Magazine
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