Thanksgiving Day Parade Quiz

What is the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade known for?

• Small balloons

• Giant balloons that float overhead

• Fireworks

• Musical performances

What do the workers who create the parade balloons call themselves?

• Balloonists

• Balloonatics

• Ballooners

• Balloon makers

What gas is used to help the balloons float?

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

• Helium

• Carbon dioxide

What must be done to the balloons before they are stored for Thanksgiving?

• They must be painted.

• They must be tested for air leaks.

• They must be filled with water.

• They must be decorated with lights.

How long does it take to inflate each balloon?

• 30 minutes

• 60 minutes

• 90 minutes

• 120 minutes

Who directs the people holding the guide ropes during the parade?

• A clown

• A pilot

• A musician

• A dancer

How many people might be needed to handle some of the balloons during the parade?

• 20

• 40

• 70

• 100

Where do thousands of people gather to watch the Thanksgiving Day Parade?

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

• New York City

• Miami

When were fireworks believed to be invented in China?

• 500 years ago

• 1,000 years ago

• 2,000 years ago

• 3,000 years ago

What did Europeans use fireworks for in the 1200s?

• Celebrating birthdays

• Celebrating military victories

• Celebrating weddings

• Celebrating harvests