Stephanie Senkevich, part of the team helping inflate the giant balloons for the upcoming Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, shares her experience. This year's parade will feature 17 giant character balloons, including new additions like Minnie Mouse, Goku from 'Dragon Ball', and Spider-Man, alongside traditional favorites such as Smokey Bear and SpongeBob SquarePants.
“You see these giant balloons come to life and they’re really, really huge," said Stephanie Senkevich, one of dozens of people helping inflate the stars of Thursday's show. “You can see them start on the ground right next to you where you look taller than them. And slowly, slowly, they start to raise right above you.”
This year, 17 giant character balloons and other inflatables will travel from Manhattan’s Upper West Side to Macy’s Herald Square flagship store on 34th Street, alongside floats, performers, marching bands and more.New balloons for 2025 will feature characters including Minnie Mouse, Goku from ”Dragon Ball” and Spider-Man, joining longtime favorites such as Smokey Bear and SpongeBob SquarePants.
The Extraordinary Noorah & The Elf on the Shelf by the Lumistella Company balloon is prepared during the Macy's Parade Balloon Inflation November 27, 2024. The annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City started in 1924. The annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City started in 1924. New floats include ones from brands like Disney Cruise Line, Haribo, “Wednesday” from Netflix,” Universal Orlando Resorts and “The Grannies Car” from BBC Studios’ “Bluey.
From Central Park South, the parade will turn down 6th Avenue. The parade will run down 6th Avenue to Macy's Herald Square on West 34th Street.Spectators can watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade along much of the route. Some spots to consider viewing include Central Park West between West 60th and West 77th Streets, Central Park South, or on 6th Avenue between West 38th Streets and Central Park South.West 77th Street and Central Park West
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