In 2020, the parade will still march on, but with some modifications. Organizers have announced that there will be a shorter route, fewer participants (and mostly from the New York area), a combination of live and prerecorded elements and other measures in keeping with social distancing guidelines.
“Under the unique challenges of these unparalleled times, we felt it was important to continue this cherished holiday tradition that has been the opening act to the holiday season for generations of families,” Susan Tercero, executive producer of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, said in a statement.
Although the parade may look a bit different, many classic elements will remain. In honor of Thanksgiving week, we’ve rounded up 45 vintage photos of the parade from years past. Keep scrolling for some epic throwback balloons, performers, presenters and more.
1924
Elephants in the first Macy’s Parade, then called Macy’s Christmas Parade
1924
First-ever Santa float in the then-Macy’s Christmas Parade
1924
Little Miss Muffet float
1926
Balloonatics float, which inspired the creation of the character balloons
1927
Felix the Cat, the first-ever giant character balloon at the Macy’s Parade
1927
Happy Dragon, the second giant balloon in the Macy’s Parade
1929
Daschund balloon released after the conclusion of the parade
Late 1920s
The 35-foot Fish Balloon and 60-foot Tiger Balloon as the parade neared its end on Broadway
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