History of the Parade
Recurring Themes


Recurring Themes Throughout the Parade's History
Just as “Let’s Have a Parade” has signaled the beginning of the day’s festivities, Santa is a hallmark of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. Other constants in parade history have been the large number of spectators and the parade’s target audience: the children.


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[Images]
Santa:
courtesy of <http://www.scottdecker.com/new_york_city/pictures_november_22_2001.html>
Spectators:
courtesy of < http://www.hicks-wright.net/cpg132/displayimage.php?pos=-73> (Coppermine Photo Gallery Copyright 2003-2005)
Target Audience:
excerpt from "Santa Still No. 1 to Small Fry Among Throng at Toyland Parade," New York Times (1857-Current file), Nov 21, 1941, ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York Times (1851 - 2002), 12.