What character was the first balloon to hover over the Macy's thanksgiving parade?

Answer 1

Macy's introduced the first large inflated balloon characters in 1927. The first year, the balloons were filled with air, not helium, and had to be supported by poles. The designer, Tony Sarg, referred to them as "upside-down marionettes."

The first cartoon character introduced that year was Felix the Cat. Other balloons included a caricature of singer/actor Eddie Cantor, a dinosaur, a group of cavemen, and assorted turkeys, chickens and ducks.

Answer 2

In the 21st century, the character most familiar to us is Felix the Cat, the first licensed cartoon character to appear in Macy's parade, in 1927. At the time, the Eddie Cantor balloon that lead the lineup was equally famous to early 20th century parade goers. Eddie Cantor was a famous Broadway actor, singer, and multi-talented performer popular with many people of that era.

Answer 3

The first balloon flown was in 1927 and it was Felix the Cat.

Answer 4

Felix the Cat was the very first character balloon in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. It made its debut in 1927.

Answer 5

Felix The Cat