With nearly a century of history, Thanksgiving Day parades have not only evolved but also, at various times, come into competition with each other.
March 19, 2006 (Press Release) --
With nearly a century of history, Thanksgiving Day parades have not only evolved but also, at various times, come into competition with each other. Rivalry among the organizers of the various famous Thanksgiving parades is well documented. Hudson Detroit’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a prime example. The Hudson extravaganza, inspired by the Italian street carnivals of the 1920s, was the brainchild of Charles F. Wendel of the J.L. Hudson Company.
In 1959, Hudson’s Thanksgiving Day Parade became embroiled in a dispute. ABC held the broadcast rights to the Hudson's parade but CBS wanted to show all three major parades (Hudson's Parade, Gimbel’s Parade, and Macy’s Parade). Without permission from Hudson's or ABC, CBS did broadcast a portion of Hudson's Thanksgiving Day Parade and a lawsuit ensued. For a short while the spirit of Thanksgiving was overlooked in a mess of corporate wrangling.
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a great US tradition. In 1924, the famous Manhattan store held its first Thanksgiving parade amid huge spectacle and fanfare reminiscent of European style festivals of the time. Because the parade was an instant success Macy’s decided to make it an annual event. Now, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is world famous.
With the exception of the war years, when the expense and frivolity of the occasion was deemed inappropriate, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has become increasingly lavish over the years. Key dates and magic moments in the history of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade include:
• 1924: Macy’s employees mesmerized Manhattan with their first ever Thanksgiving Day Parade. An estimated 250,000 spectators turned out to witness the event.
• 1926: A Humpty Dumpty float joined the Parade.
• 1927: The first Felix the Cat float appeared.
• 1934: Macy’s collaborated with Walt Disney Productions to produce the first Mickey Mouse balloon.
• 1940: Macy’s borrowed a number of live animals from Central Park Zoo to take part in the parade.
• 1942 -1944: The war years witnessed a three-year suspension of the annual parade. Instead, Macy’s donated the rubber, which would have been used for the parade's balloons, to the war effort.
• 1950s: Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade was broadcast live on national TV. Santa Claus was centrally involved for the first time.
• 1961: This year saw the debut of the Bullwinkle the Moose float.
• 1963: Macy’s Parade went ahead despite the assassination of President Kennedy, just the previous week.
• 1971: Severe winds prevented the use of balloons in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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In 1959, Hudson’s Thanksgiving Day Parade became embroiled in a dispute. ABC held the broadcast rights to the Hudson's parade but CBS wanted to show all three major parades (Hudson's Parade, Gimbel’s Parade, and Macy’s Parade). Without permission from Hudson's or ABC, CBS did broadcast a portion of Hudson's Thanksgiving Day Parade and a lawsuit ensued. For a short while the spirit of Thanksgiving was overlooked in a mess of corporate wrangling.
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a great US tradition. In 1924, the famous Manhattan store held its first Thanksgiving parade amid huge spectacle and fanfare reminiscent of European style festivals of the time. Because the parade was an instant success Macy’s decided to make it an annual event. Now, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is world famous.
With the exception of the war years, when the expense and frivolity of the occasion was deemed inappropriate, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has become increasingly lavish over the years. Key dates and magic moments in the history of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade include:
• 1924: Macy’s employees mesmerized Manhattan with their first ever Thanksgiving Day Parade. An estimated 250,000 spectators turned out to witness the event.
• 1926: A Humpty Dumpty float joined the Parade.
• 1927: The first Felix the Cat float appeared.
• 1934: Macy’s collaborated with Walt Disney Productions to produce the first Mickey Mouse balloon.
• 1940: Macy’s borrowed a number of live animals from Central Park Zoo to take part in the parade.
• 1942 -1944: The war years witnessed a three-year suspension of the annual parade. Instead, Macy’s donated the rubber, which would have been used for the parade's balloons, to the war effort.
• 1950s: Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade was broadcast live on national TV. Santa Claus was centrally involved for the first time.
• 1961: This year saw the debut of the Bullwinkle the Moose float.
• 1963: Macy’s Parade went ahead despite the assassination of President Kennedy, just the previous week.
• 1971: Severe winds prevented the use of balloons in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Source: http://search.msn.com
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