In 1927, three years after the parade launched, Felix the Cat debuted as its first big balloon. Felix was a cartoon cat that was created in 1919 and was featured in animated shorts and comic strips.

1920s: Elephants marched in the first parade in 1924, which was previously known as the Macy's Christmas Parade. The first parade in 1924.Macy's The elephants wore outfits that advertised the parade.

This year's parade airs on Thursday, November 28 at 8:30 a.m. ET on NBC. On Thursday, November 28, Macy's will kick off its 98th Thanksgiving Day Parade. But what's extra special about this year's ...

In the clip, a health clinic had been set up in the store, and Big Bird notices the children lined up along with a sign, “DON’T WAIT — VACCINATE.” And they’re also giving away balloons to the boys and ...

NEW YORK -- As the giant Snoopy and Big Bird balloons began to inflate Wednesday, forecasts for powerful wind gusts threatened to keep them grounded during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade instead ...

On Thursday, November 28, Macy's will kick off its 98th Thanksgiving Day Parade. But what's extra special about this year's parade is that it's also the 100-year anniversary of the first Macy's parade ...