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Don't Rain On My Parade Trivia Quiz

This quiz is all about parades that celebrate holidays, sporting events and how some parades are used in movies.

A multiple-choice quiz by Illini43. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Illini43

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
326,138

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
2910

Last 3 plays: Gumby1967 (9/10), Guest 90 (6/10), japh (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. This parade is on New Year's Day in a southern Californian city. All of the surfaces of each float must be covered using natural material like flowers, seeds or plants. Which city is the home of the "Tournament of the Roses Parade"? Hint

Pasadena

Anaheim

Burbank

Malibu

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Question 2 of 10

2. New York City has honored everyone from people to sports teams with a ticker tape parade. What is the nickname of the route through the tall office buildings? Hint

Boulevard of Dreams

Valley of Victors

Street of Stars

Canyon of Heroes

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Question 3 of 10

3. This parade in New York City is celebrated on Thanksgiving Day and was highlighted in the 1947 movie "Miracle on 34th Street". Hint

McDonald's Thanksgiving Parade

Wal-Mart Thanksgiving Day Parade

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Turkey Day Parade by Target

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Question 4 of 10

4. Harrison Ford's character in the movie "The Fugitive" (1993), snuck and hid in a parade while trying to evade Tommy Lee Jones. What was the theme of the parade being celebrated in this scene, set in Chicago? Hint

The 4th of July

Halloween Day

Bud Billiken Parade

St. Patrick's Day

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Question 5 of 10

5. This southern United States city celebrates Mardi Gras with several parades and other celebrations. What is the name of this city known for "Fat Tuesday"? Hint

Talladega

Houston

New Orleans

Baton Rouge

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Question 6 of 10

6. Is the Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade, which is televised on Christmas day, a live broadcast?

Yes

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Santa Claus Parade in Toronto was started by which company, that would have Santa Claus come to their establishment? Hint

Molson

Eaton's Department Store

La Maison Simons

Royal Bank of Canada

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the name of parade put on by the Orange Show in Houston, Texas? Hint

Art Car Parade

Astro Parade

Beer Can Parade

Owl Parade

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Question 9 of 10

9. The capital of Indiana has a parade at the end of May before Memorial Day. More than 300,000 people crowd the streets to see floats, bands and 33 very fast people. What event is the parade a prelude to? Hint

NHRA Grand Nationals

Brickyard 400

Little 500 Bicycle Race

Indianapolis 500

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the movie, "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" (1986), Matthew Broderick's character joins in on a parade and sings two songs to the crowd. What are the two songs? Hint

"Twist and Shout" and "Danke Schoen"

"Love Me Do" and "Strangers in the Night"

"I Want to Hold Your Hand" and "Volarie"

"With a Little Help From my Friends" and"Charade"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Pasadena

The Rose Bowl Parade has been a tradition since 1890. Twelve years later the Rose Bowl Game was added, and permanently in 1916. The estimated attendance of the parade is anywhere from 700,000 to over a million people. World wide over 125 countries have the five and half mile route broadcast into their homes.

2. New York City has honored everyone from people to sports teams with a ticker tape parade. What is the nickname of the route through the tall office buildings?

Answer: Canyon of Heroes

Some notable parades through the financial district of New York City have honored such people as: Albert Einstein, Charles Lindbergh, Amelia Earhart, Jesse Owens, The New York Mets, Yankees, Rangers and Giants. These people and groups were honored for doing incredible things in areas of science, adventure and sports.

The honored person or people ride in a caravan of cars or larger vehicles and get rained on by falling shredded papers from the office buildings lining the parade route.

3. This parade in New York City is celebrated on Thanksgiving Day and was highlighted in the 1947 movie "Miracle on 34th Street".

Answer: Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade has been an annual tradition since 1924. The parade includes balloons, bands, floats, Broadway shows and singing performances. Some performers over the last few years are: The Jonas Brothers, Dolly Parton, Miranda Cosgrove, Andrea Bocelli and the Rockettes.

Answer: St. Patrick's Day

This 1993 movie starred Harrison Ford as Dr. Richard Kimble and Tommy Lee Jones as U.S. Marshall Samuel Gerard. Dr. Kimble, after visiting a possible suspect in the jail, escaped out into the streets of Chicago and joined a group of walkers in a St. Patrick's Day parade.

5. This southern United States city celebrates Mardi Gras with several parades and other celebrations. What is the name of this city known for "Fat Tuesday"?

Answer: New Orleans

This almost two week carnival, which begins on Epiphany (January 6th) and ends the day before Ash Wednesday, is a celebration including the wearing of costumes, dancing and parades. Several parades are put on by Carnival Krewes who also throw beads, doubloons and other inexpensive toys to the crowd watching. More than 60 parades are put on in the metropolitan New Orleans area.

6. Is the Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade, which is televised on Christmas day, a live broadcast?

Answer: No

The parade is taped about one month before being shown. Hosts of the Christmas day show have included Joan Lunden, Alan Thicke, Regis Philbin, Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest.

7. The Santa Claus Parade in Toronto was started by which company, that would have Santa Claus come to their establishment?

Answer: Eaton's Department Store

The Toronto Santa Claus Parade started in 1905 by the Eaton's Department Store. It's usually held in mid-November and involves floats and bands that travel the nearly 6 kilometer long route.

8. What is the name of parade put on by the Orange Show in Houston, Texas?

Answer: Art Car Parade

In 1986 the Orange Show started the Art Car parade with 40 cars and about 2,000 people in attendance. Within 20 years, this little gathering had grown to 250+ cars and around 250,000 parade watchers.

Answer: Indianapolis 500

Starting in 1957, a parade featuring the 33 drivers to be in the "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" was created. The Grand Marshall duties of the parade have been awarded to: Peyton Manning, Rachael Ray, Jim Nabors, Larry Bird and Walter Cronkite over the years.

10. In the movie, "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" (1986), Matthew Broderick's character joins in on a parade and sings two songs to the crowd. What are the two songs?

Answer: "Twist and Shout" and "Danke Schoen"

During Ferris's day off, he jumps on a float and lip syncs two songs, on by The Beatles and one by Wayne Newton.

Source: Author Illini43

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