11 Surprising Facts About the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloons (Like How Long They Take to Make!)

A ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ balloon walks during the 2023 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Nov. 23 in New York City.Photo:Gotham/GC Images Gotham/GC Images For millions of Americans, everyThanksgivingbegins withMacy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Ever since the inaugural celebration in New York City on Nov. 27, 1924, viewers have watched Broadway performances,colorful balloonsand, of course, the arrival of Santa Claus year after year. The tradition continues to live on, with each parade more extravagant than the last.

11 Surprising Rules the Radio City Rockettes Must Follow, from the Eye-High Kicks to the Iconic Red Lipstick (Exclusive)

Photo: Steven Ferdman/Getty These rules keep theRocketteson their toes! As the stars of theChristmas Spectacular, there’s a list of guidelines the dancers must follow to ensure that their performances are nothing less than perfect when they take center stage at Radio City Music Hall each holiday season. How do you think their eight dance routines areeffortlessly executedin a nine-number show (complete with eight costume changes, of which one number requires 78 seconds to do so)?

11 Temple University Students Robbed at Gunpoint, Held in Basement of Off-Campus Apartment

Photo: Raymond Boyd/Getty ElevenTemple Universitystudents were robbed at gunpoint at an off-campus apartment on Saturday, according to theschool’s Vice President for Public SafetyJennifer Griffin. The robbery took place outside of the patrol zone of the Temple University Police Department, per the school, and the PPD did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for more information. “Violence against one of us affects all of us,” a release from the college reads. “Any incident affecting a member of our community is treated with the utmost care and concern.

11 Valentine’s Day Gifts Inspired by Taylor Swift, Scarlett Johansson, Oprah, and More Celebrities

Photo:Kevin Mazur/Getty; Joe Maher/Getty; JC Olivera/FilmMagic Kevin Mazur/Getty; Joe Maher/Getty; JC Olivera/FilmMagic Gift giving is our love language here at PEOPLE Shopping. The gifts below, which start at $24, range from comfy clothing and crisp wines to activities you, your partner, or gal pals can do on the special day. Celebrity-Inspired Valentine’s Day Gifts Baleaf Track Pants Amazon $46$40 at Amazon Track pants, as seen on Jennifer Lawrence, Brooke Shields, and Sarah Jessica Parker, are running the style show lately.

11 Years Ago, She Caught Harry Styles' Sweat Towel at a One Direction Concert. Here's How She's Kept It Safe (Exclusive)

Taylor Curl holding up towel from Harry Styles.Photo:Taylor Curl Taylor Curl Taylor Curlfirst heard ofOne Directionin 2011 from a friend — and right away she was hooked. From there, the Central Texas local, 24, went on a deep dive of the British boy band, who formed in London in 2010 and featuredNiall Horan,Zayn Malik,Liam Payne,Harry StylesandLouis Tomlinson. She spent hours upon hours Googling their fullX Factorjourney, watching interviews and of course, viewing classic funny moment compilation videos.