In past parades, balloons have included Mickey Mouse, Uncle Sam, Underdog, Dora the Explorer, Kermit the Frog and many others. The decisions on what characters get the giant balloon treatment are ...

Have you ever seen a child with a balloon? It’s fun to watch. Kids pay attention to the world around them: They know that when you let go of something, it falls. Balloons don't follow these ...

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade kicked off Thursday morning in New York City with a steady rain that added ponchos and ...

The 98th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will take over Manhattan Thursday morning, lining the streets with extravagant ...

The 98th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade promises an extraordinary spectacle in New York City, featuring giant balloons, exciting new floats, and star-studded performances. It's a celebration of ...

They chanted “Free, free Palestine!” as a giant Ronald McDonald balloon bore down on them on Manhattan’s Sixth Avenue. People protesting Israel’s war in Gaza also interrupted last year’s ...

We’ll all get to marvel at the giant balloons and intricate floats. And every year, some new ones are added to the mix. If you’re sitting down to watch the 2024 parade — or attending in person!

The massive helium balloons that will float through New York City for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade took shape on Wednesday, when they were filled with helium ahead of the big event.