Thanksgiving Day
noun
: a day appointed for giving thanks for divine goodness: such as
a
: the fourth Thursday in November observed as a legal holiday in the U.S.
b
: the second Monday in October observed as a legal holiday in Canada
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Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks is conceived, designed and produced by Macy’s, and is among the retailer’s big three events of the year, along with the Thanksgiving Day Parade and the spring Flower Show.
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David Moin, Footwear News, 4 June 2025
That same year, Tom and Tomas dressed up for Halloween in coordinating Jurassic Park costumes and attended the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade together.
—Makena Gera, People.com, 2 June 2025
Cinderella and Prince Charming attend The Disney Wish float at the 2022 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 24, 2022, in New York City.
—Zoltan Istvan, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
According to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, liquor stores are only required to close on Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2025
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David Moin, Footwear News, 4 June 2025
That same year, Tom and Tomas dressed up for Halloween in coordinating Jurassic Park costumes and attended the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade together.
—Makena Gera, People.com, 2 June 2025
Cinderella and Prince Charming attend The Disney Wish float at the 2022 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 24, 2022, in New York City.
—Zoltan Istvan, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
According to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, liquor stores are only required to close on Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2025
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“Thanksgiving Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Thanksgiving%20Day. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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