In 1924 the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is held. In 1942, Macy's suspended its parade and consigned the rubber balloons to the salvage yard, their materials to be given over to the war effort

In 1924 the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is held. In 1942, Macy's suspended its parade and consigned the rubber balloons to the salvage yard, their materials to be given over to the war effort