Now Available in Hard Cover!
The only complete history of Ticker Tape Parades
New York City has a rich tradition of celebrating heroes and welcoming dignitaries by showering them with ticker tape during a parade up Broadway's Canyon of Heroes in Lower Manhattan.
When did this unique custom begin, and how has it evolved?
How many ticker tape parades have there been?
Who decides to give a parade, and how are recipients chosen?
Has anybody ever turned down the honor of a parade?
How have the parades and honorees changed over time, and what does that tell us about how our culture and city have changed?
And what is ticker tape anyway?
Ticker tape parades have been held for heroes as famous as General Douglas MacArthur and transatlantic aviator Charles Lindberg, for monarchs and political leaders, victorious sports teams and Olympic athletes. Parades were given to people whose fame has faded over time, and for some who were relatively unknown even in their own time.
This book remembers them all, breathing new life into New York's most spectacular events....Ticker Tape Parades!
Hard Cover
$29.95
Paperback
$19.95
eBook
$9.99
TESTIMONIALS
John Walter was a blessing to so many, always ready to give of himself to others, he helped us better understand our American history and Catholic religion, and he made a big difference with his autism causes.
ELIZABETH CROWLEY
NEW YORK CITY COUNCILMEMBER (2009-2017)
John and Mark Walter present the stories of every ticker tape parade, showcasing a fascinating look at the history of the City itself demonstrated by these unique celebratory events. They did a remarkable job of highlighting the iconic events that define our great City.
JOSEPH P. ADDABBO, JR.
QUEENS RESIDENT
"Each page is a fun, revealing or surprising nugget of information about the city's past; there are background details about how (and why!) these parades are carried out, along with numerous sidebars with intriguing parade facts"
- Mark Orwoll on GoodReads
"This book is filled with interesting historical fun facts that you would not find anywhere else. The authors take us on a tour of history that shows us that while ticker tape machines are since long obsolete, history is alive and fascinating."
- Cecilia Rembert on Amazon
"I love the short but very information chapters"
- Ingalena Bengtsson on Amazon
"The definitive history of something uniquely New York...if you love New York City, Politicsm Sports, Celebrity Culture or even just a parade -- I mean, come on, EVERYONE loves a parade! -- this book is for you!"
- Michael Jones on Amazon
"This was a fun walk through time! The amount of research that went into this book is pretty clear from the first chapter. More than anything, it was wonderful to just go through a period of Americana that hasn't been written about to this level."
- Brian Knowles on Amazon
"Anyone who enjoys the New York City experience as I do -- this book is for you! It would also make a great gift for the history lover in the family!"
- Anthony Capizzi on Amazon
"A fascinating history of NYC parades. A must read for all who love all aspects of New York."
- Brian Walter on GoodReads
"A fun read...anyone who has a love of history and/or New York City will enjoy this book!"
- John D. on Amazon
TESTIMONIALS
John Walter was a blessing to so many, always ready to give of himself to others, he helped us better understand our American history and Catholic religion, and he made a big difference with his autism causes.
ELIZABETH CROWLEY
NEW YORK CITY COUNCILMEMBER (2009-2017)
John and Mark Walter present the stories of every ticker tape parade, showcasing a fascinating look at the history of the City itself demonstrated by these unique celebratory events. They did a remarkable job of highlighting the iconic events that define our great City.
JOSEPH P. ADDABBO, JR.
QUEENS RESIDENT
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