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Clearly, Macy's is distinctly different from other major retailers. Macy's embraces customers and provides an experience that transcends ordinary shopping. Our heritage includes magical special events - the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Fourth of July Fireworks, flower shows, fashion extravaganzas, celebrity appearances, cooking demonstrations and holiday traditions ranging from the arrival of Santa Claus to tree lightings and animated window displays.

Macy’s Flower Show Macy's Flower Show® (March - April)
New York, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Minneapolis
Produced annually, this fabulous show features over two million flowers and exotic topiaries from all over the world that are arranged by renowned horticulturalists to create urban sanctuaries for flowers and visitors alike. Many visitors and floral enthusiasts attend the show each year to see what we have in bloom! Fun, springtime events for the entire family are scheduled throughout the shows.

Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks® (July)
New York
Breathtaking! Jaw-dropping! Absolutely amazing! This birthday bash is the biggest fireworks celebration in America! Each year, over 120,000 bursts of color, light and spectacular pyrotechnics from around the world light up the night sky. It's all perfectly timed to a stirring patriotic soundtrack, with celebrity appearances and special musical performances by the stars of stage, screen and television.

Macy's Glamorama Macy's Glamorama® (August)
Chicago, Minneapolis
Macy's will set the stage in style with a fashion and entertainment extravaganza that fuses famed musical headliners with the latest in fashion from American, European and Contemporary Designers. Glamorama offers a night of fashion and music benefiting local Minneapolis and Chicago charities. Keep the party going at our elaborate post parties.

Macy's Passport Macy's Passport (September)
San Francisco, Los Angeles
An electrifying fashion-theater extravaganza, brings the best of Macy's Fall fashion and compassion together with runway performances and extraordinary receptions. The latest trends in pop culture, fashion, music and dance blend to benefit an important issue – finding a cure for HIV/AIDS. For the past 26 years Passport has raised more than $27 million for HIV/AIDS research, care, prevention and education programs.

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade® (November)
New York
For over 80 years, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade® has continued to be the official kick-off of the holiday season. Every year this magnificent spectacle is seen by more than 3 million people who line the streets of New York and another 50 million people who tune into NBC to watch the giant balloons, one-of-a-kind floats, the nation's best marching bands, hundreds of cheering clowns and a host of celebrities!

Macy's Holiday Celebrations Macy's Holiday Celebrations (November-December)
National
Since the early 1870’s, Macy’s has been stunning spectators with its famed holiday window displays. As the first store to ever feature this type of window, created for the pure fun and joy of the season, Macy’s began a tradition that still lives on today. Additionally, beginning the first Saturday in November and continuing through Thanksgiving, Macy’s Great Trees are lit across the country. Amidst great pomp and circumstance and in magnificent venues, the trees are adorned with thousands of lights and ornaments by well-known celebrities. Celebrate the Holiday’s with Macy’s at Atlanta’s Pink Pig, Macy’s Holiday Party in Seattle and Portland and the Puppet Theater Experience in Minneapolis.

Macy’s Culinary Council Macy’s Culinary Council (Year Round)
National
Macy's Culinary Council, a national culinary authority comprised of 15 of the nation's top chefs, serves as the face of Macy’s housewares and food service divisions and helps guide consumers in selecting the best tools of the trade. Macy’s has been reinterpreting and re-energizing the casual dining experience with their "fresh food fast" quick service, celebrity chef, in-store restaurants across the country.

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