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For spectators who want to see the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons without the same crowds that are likely on Thursday, the balloon inflation on Wednesday afternoon is always a popular option.

Macy's is set to celebrate its 99th annual Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday, Nov. 27, with 28 floats, 11 marching bands, 33 clown crews, nine performance groups and more large balloons than before.

Balloons, new and old, will be soaring above the streets of New York City as Macy's ushers in the holiday season with its annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. This year, a total of 34 balloons will ...

The first-ever character balloon in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was Felix the Cat in 1927. Creating a Macy's parade balloon is a complex process that takes about five months to complete. The ...

It’s that time of year once again, the legendary Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is upon us. Not only is the parade a lot of fun for young and old alike, but it is also a good representation of popular ...