New York’s Staten Island. The Christmas Parade, the first parade ever staged by Macy’s, was held in 1924 and included circus-style performances, including marching elephants.
Balloons took the place of the animals in 1927, ushering in a cherished custom and establishing the current Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
In 1934, the Mickey Mouse balloon debuted in a parade. Additionally, fans have been captivated by classics like Kermit the Frog, Superman, and Snoopy over the years.
Felix the Cat, Raggedy Ann, Happy Dragon, and Underdog were some long-gone overhyped classics.
On Thursday, November 28, at 8:30 a.m., the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade begins at 77th Street and Central Park West.
The parade, which is in its 98th year, will include 24 entertainers, 28 clown teams, 11 marching bands, 39 huge balloons, and 22 floats. The 2.5-mile course will have something to offer almost everyone.
Two new Nickelodeon balloons will be on display at the event, featuring well-known characters from the new Paramount+ original series Dora and the popular animated series PAW Patrol, which is produced by Spin Master Entertainment.
View these old pictures of parade balloons from different eras.
“There’s no need to fear, Underdog is here.” He participated in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1965, at least. The following is provided by Macy’s:
In the 1940s, Uncle Sam appears in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. (Macy’s courtesy)Thanks to Macy’s
In 1966, Superman passes Macy’s Herald Square. (Macy’s courtesy)Thanks to Macy’s
The 1940 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade features the Santa Claus balloon. (Macy’s courtesy)Thanks to Macy’s
During the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1984, Raggedy Ann is seen walking by the store. (Macy’s courtesy)Thanks to Macy’s
In 1988, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade featured the Pink Panther. (Macy’s courtesy)Thanks to Macy’s
The 1934 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade features Mickey Mouse. According to Disney archives, the inaugural parade that would later be called the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade was held in 1924, four years before Mickey Mouse would appear in Steamboat Willie. (Macy’s courtesy)Thanks to Macy’s
In 2005, Humpty Dumpty appeared in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. (Macy’s courtesy)Thanks to Macy’s
In 1947, at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the Macy’s Elf Balloon made its premiere. (Macy’s courtesy)Thanks to Macy’s
In the 1977 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Kermit the Frog passes Macy’s Herald Square. (Macy’s courtesy)Thanks to Macy’s
In the 1940s, a Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade featured the Happy Hippo balloon. (Macy’s courtesy)Thanks to Macy’s
In 1927, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade featured the Happy Dragon balloon. (Macy’s courtesy)Thanks to Macy’s
Since 1968, Snoopy has been a consistent mainstay in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Snoopy, Charlie Brown’s beloved beagle, made his debut in October 1950, the first week the comic strip was syndicated. He is among the most well-known and enduring figures in the Peanuts series, which includes the original comic strip, its TV series, and its motion picture adaptation. (Macy’s courtesy)Thanks to Macy’s
A cartoon character known as Felix the Cat made appearances in animated shorts during the silent film era between 1919 and 1930. He was the first cartoon character to become sufficiently well-liked by moviegoers, having been created by Pat Sullivan. This image shows him around 1927. (Source: Macy’s)Thanks to Macy’s
From 1892 to 1964, Eddie Cantor wrote songs for television, movies, radio, and Broadway. The first appearance of the Eddie Cantor balloon was at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1934. Being the only actual celebrity with a balloon likeness in the parade made him stand out. Only in 1934 did the balloon make its appearance. (Macy’s courtesy)Thanks to Macy’s
In 1962, the Donald Duck balloon goes by Macy’s. (Macy’s courtesy)Thanks to Macy’s
Paradegoers in 1929 take pleasure in this floating daschund balloon. (Macy’s courtesy)Thanks to Macy’s
In 1991, the Clifford balloon was displayed. (Macy’s courtesy)Thanks to Macy’s
Fans enjoyed Bullwinkle in the 1961 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. (Macy’s courtesy)Thanks to Macy’s
Big Bird make an appearance in 2001. (Macy’s courtesy)Thanks to Macy’s
Betty Boop is shown passing Macy’s in the 1985 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. (Macy’s courtesy)Thanks to Macy’s
The Bandleader Mickey balloon is shown in the 2000 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. (Macy’s courtesy)Thanks to Macy’s
Donald Duck made an appearance in 1962. (Macy’s courtesy)Thanks to Macy’s
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