A
ticker tape parade is a
parade event held in a built-up urban setting, allowing large amounts of shredded paper (originally actual
ticker tape, but now mostly confetti) to be thrown from nearby office buildings onto the parade route, creating a celebratory effect by the snowstorm-like flurry. The concept originates from and is most usually associated with the
United States, especially with
New York City. Outside of the United States, ticker tape is often associated with the
1978 FIFA World Cup held in
Argentina.