Did you know this year’s parade has 28 clown crews?
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is back for its 98th year on Thursday. In the decades since the beloved annual tradition first took flight in 1924, it has become a seasonal staple that for some, is almost as synonymous with the holiday as turkey.
While its existence may be globally recognized, many functional details of the event are hardly common knowledge. Here are 10 of the most interesting and least-known facts about what it takes to put on the Macy’s parade, as well as a few historic highlights.The day before the official festivities, Macy’s invites the public to watch the inflation of its giant character balloons . It all happens free of charge outside the Museum of Natural History. This year’s “” line is set to begin at noon on Wednesday, with viewing hours from 1 to 6 p.m.
By the numbers, Macy’s estimates this year’s parade alone will require 300 pounds of glitter, 200 pounds of confetti, more than 4,500 costumes and a combined 8,000-plus hours of labor by approximately 27 painters, carpenters, animators, sculptors, welders, designers, electricians and engineers.
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