Every November, New York’s streets come alive with gigantic characters that make you stop mid-step. The Macy’s Parade is more than marching bands and floats; it’s a showcase of incredible balloons ...

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 ...

From Snoopy to Minnie Mouse, there have been many iconic balloon debuts over the years — and it's no small feat to bring them to life The first-ever character balloon in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day ...

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a spectacular annual event marched by thousands and watched by millions — and a massive undertaking with countless moving parts. Inevitably, mistakes happen, ...