The Best and Worst Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloons

Everybody loves a good parade, especially the Macy’s Day Parade.  Most of us, at least once in our lives, attended the Macy’s Day Parade in Person.  Then you go to relative’s house for a big Thanksgiving meal, and then many people relax and watch a good game of American Football … or in current times go to the movies or play some rounds of Sloto Cash.

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a world-famous event that has been held in New York City since 1924. The parade features giant balloons, marching bands, and celebrities, and is a beloved tradition for many families. The balloons are one of the most popular parts of the parade.

They are made by a team of experts at Macy’s Balloon Studio, and each one takes months to create. The balloons are made of a special material that is strong and lightweight. They are filled with helium gas, which makes them float.

Smokey the Bear

Smokey the Bear was the first balloon to appear in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, in 1966. The beloved fire prevention campaign icon has been a part of the parade ever since and is always a crowd favorite.  Smokey the Bear Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade balloon 1966.

Kermit the Frog

Kermit the Frog made his Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade debut in 1970, and quickly became one of the most popular balloons. The lovable frog has appeared in the parade for over 50 years and is always a welcome sight along the parade route.

Snoopy and Woodstock

Snoopy and Woodstock first appeared in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1969. The iconic Peanuts characters have been a part of the parade ever since, and are always a popular attraction.

Spongebob Squarepants

Spongebob Squarepants made his Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade debut in 2010 and quickly became a fan favorite. The lovable sponge has appeared in the parade for over 10 years and is always a popular attraction.

Big Bird

Big Bird made his Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade debut in 1969 and quickly became one of the most popular balloons. The friendly bird has appeared in the parade for over 50 years and is always a welcome sight along the parade route.

Woody and Bullseye

Woody and Bullseye made their Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade debut in 1995 and quickly became a popular attraction. The beloved cowboy and his horse have appeared in the parade for over 20 years, and are always a welcome sight along the parade route.

Pillsbury Doughboy

The Pillsbury Doughboy made his Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade debut in 1958 and quickly became one of the most popular balloons. The loveable doughboy has appeared in the parade for over 60 years and is always a welcome sight along the parade route.

Sonic the Hedgehog

Sonic the Hedgehog made his Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade debut in 1996 and quickly became a popular attraction. The speedy hedgehog has appeared in the parade for over 20 years and is always a welcome sight along the parade route.

Garfield

Garfield made his Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade debut in 1988 and quickly became a popular attraction. The lazy cat has appeared in the parade for over 30 years and is always a welcome sight along the parade route.

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