Thanksgiving Flowers and the Macy’s Day Parade

Inspiration for Thanksgiving Flowers and Celebrating Thanksgiving

When you think Thanksgiving flowers, think Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade – fun, colorful and super creative!  The fall season is a time of vibrant colors and crisp weather when we begin to feel this year’s holiday season is upon us.    And just like the name implies, Thanksgiving and Thanksgiving flowers are about being grateful and celebrating!

Let’s take a look at the history how New Yorkers celebrate on Thanksgiving Day.

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade History

The first Macy’s Day parade was in 1924.  Employees and entertainers marched from Harlem to the Macy’s store on 34^th Street.  Since many of these marchers were immigrants, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade reminded them of festivals in Europe, only now they were celebrating new American traditions.  Live animals from Central Park Zoo were [Read more →]