Dunkin' Donuts is an American global doughnut company and coffeehouse based in Canton, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1950 by William Rosenberg in Quincy, Massachusetts and has become one of the largest coffee and baked goods chains in the world, with more than 12,000 restaurants in 36 countries. The chain's products include doughnuts, bagels, other baked goods, and a variety of hot and iced beverages.
History with the Macy's Parade[]
In 1994, Dunkin' Donuts debuted a new float in the Macy's Parade, recycled from the Ocean Spray float, it features a gingerbread house decorated with many of the company's famous products, such as doughnuts and cookies. On the back of the float, a contraption is shown dipping the doughnuts into a glaze bath, showing how the glazed doughnuts are made. On the front, another contraption shows sprinkles being put on doughnuts and cookies. This float was retired after 1996, and was later refurbished into the Barney's Gingerbread House float two years later in 1998.
Guest Stars[]
Below, you will find a list of every performer/celebrity that has performed/appeared on the float.
- 1994 - Liz Torres; sang "The Spirit of Christmas is Here"
- 1995 - Shari Lewis, Lamb Chop, Charlie Horse, & Hush Puppy; performed "Something to Celebrate"
- 1996 - Captain & Tennille; performed "Love Will Keep Us Together"