Gimbels' Thanksgiving Day Parade photographs, 1929-1941
Permanent ID:
2126Call number:
V7: 3553Dates:
1929 – 1941Image Description:
Assorted images from Gimbels' Thanksgiving Day Parade. Gimbels is often associated with the retail store of the same name, but Gimbels is notably associated with the Gimbels' Thanksgiving Day Parade in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Originating in 1920, the parade is often noted as being the oldest parade in the United States. Today, the parade is currently known as the 6ABC-Dunkin’ Donuts Thanksgiving Day Parade.(1) Photograph shows women caring American Flags down Broad Street onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard.
(2) Photograph shows costume clown heads making their way down Broad Street.
(3) Photograph depicts crowd watching a giant balloon make its way down Market Street.
(4) Photograph of crowd watching an inflatable “Toyland” train makes it’s way down Market Street during Gimbels' Thanksgiving Day Parade.
(5) Photograph depicts balloons making their way down Market Street during parade.
(6) Photograph of a man lifting a little girl to see Santa Claus.
Address:
55 North Broad Street , Philadelphia839 Market Street, Philadelphia
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PhotographsCollection:
Philadelphia Record photograph morgueRelated People or Organizations:
Gimbel Brothers (relates to)J. Snyder (creator)