Famous Ticker-Tape Parades In New York City

The 2009 New York Yankees will join a long list of honorees given a ticker-tape parade in New York City's "Canyon of Heroes".

One of the first was thrown for Theodore Roosevelt following his return to New York from an African safari. It was held on June 18, 1910.

In March 1921, Albert Einstein was given a ticker-tape parade. He is the only scientist to ever receive a ticker tape parade.

Charles Lindbergh received the tribute on June 13, 1927 to celebrate his solo transatlantic flight.

Amelia Earhart Putnam rode through the confetti on June 20, 1932 after her transatlantic flight.

On June 10, 1945 General Dwight Eisenhower and the Allied Forces were celebrated at the end of World War II.

On April 20, 1951 General Douglas MacArthur, military hero was honored.

Baseball's New York Giants had a parade on September 27, 1954 after winning the National League pennant.

Queen Elizabeth II of England was thrown a ticker-tape parade on October 21, 1957 during her visit to the United States.

The Yankees had their first ticker tape parade on April 10, 1961 in honor of winning the American League pennant the year before.

The New York Mets were given a parade on April 12, 1962 to celebrate entering the National league.

On August 13, 1969 Neil Armstrong, Edwin Aldrin, and Michael Collins, following the Apollo 11 Moon landing.

Pope John Paul II was honored on October 3, 1979.

The New York Rangers traveled the Canyon of Heroes on June 17, 1994 after winning hockey's Stanley Cup championship.

The New York Yankees championship in the World Series was celebrated on October 30, 2000. it was their 8th New York City parade, a record.

The most recent ticker-tape parade was February 5, 2008 to honor the New York Giants Super Bowl championship.

Rear Admiral Richard Byrd, a polar explorer, had three ticker-tape parades. That is a record for one individual.

SOURCE: WIKIPEDIA