The city that held a huge parade led by Revolutionary War veterans to celebrate the ratification of the Constitution was New York City. This event took place on July 4, 1788, as a way to honor the adoption of the new governing document and to promote unity among the states. The parade featured veterans and various civic groups, showcasing the significance of the Constitution in shaping the nation.
The term originated in New York City after a spontaneous celebration held on October 29, 1886 during the dedication of the Statue of Liberty, and is still most closely associated with New York City.
The parade is the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
The holiday originated in Canada out of labor disputes and a parade supporting those disputes was held in 1872. Later, the holiday became a U.S. and Canadian national holiday. Parades are a traditional part of the holiday.
The New York City parade celebrating Douglas MacArthur shattered the litter weight record previously held by the parade for General Dwight D. Eisenhower. The MacArthur parade, held in 1951, produced an unprecedented amount of litter, surpassing the debris left behind after the Eisenhower parade in 1945. This highlighted the immense public enthusiasm and turnout for MacArthur's return to the city.
The largest St. Patrick's Day parade is held each year in New York City. The parade goes up 5th Avenue, beginning at 44th Street and ending at 79th Street. The first St. Patrick's Day parade was held in New York City in 1762.
Yes, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade has been held in New York City since 1924.
Boston
The state of Oregon became the first to grant legal status to Labor day in 1888. However, it's New York that held the first celebration of the holiday on September 5, 1882, when 10,000 members of the Knights of Labor held the first Labor Day parade in New York City.
New York City, or Chicago
New York City
The parade is the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.