NEW YORK — The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade marched, soared and roared into its second century on Thursday despite a drenching rain and a brief disruption from pro-Palestinian demonstrators.

Getty Images This article is a selection from the November 2024 issue of Smithsonian magazine The parade merited barely a mention in the next day’s papers, but based on the crowd size, Macy’s ...

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is one of the most iconic events in the U.S., becoming a highly cherished holiday tradition that has resonated with millions worldwide for nearly 100 years.