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The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons are owned by Macy's, the department store chain that organizes the annual parade. The balloons are designed and created by a team of artists and engineers, often collaborating with various designers. After the parade, the balloons are stored and maintained by Macy's for future events.
There are three new balloons being introduced into the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Those balloons are:Sonic the Hedgehog (2nd version)JuliusTim Burton's "B"
There were no balloons in the first parade. It was not until 1927 when balloons were introduced. The first was Felix the Cat.
There were no balloons in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1924. The first balloon was added in 1927. That balloon was Felix the Cat.
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The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons are primarily created at a facility in the New York City area, specifically in a designated workshop in Moonachie, New Jersey. The balloons are designed and constructed by a team of artists and engineers at Macy's, using materials like nylon and polyurethane. Once completed, the balloons are inflated and tested before their debut in the parade.
The very first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held in 1924. This parade has become an American tradition and includes hundreds of floats, horses, bands, and balloons.
Macy's suspended their Thanksgiving Day Parade during World War 2, in 1942, 1943 and 1944. The balloons were destroyed and recycled for use in manufacturing.
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was suspended due to the US involvement in World War 2, from 1942 through 1944. The parade balloons were recycled for use in the war effort.
The oldest balloon in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is "Macy's Turkey," which first debuted in 1920. Originally intended as a mascot for the parade, it has become a beloved symbol of the event. Over the years, the balloon has undergone various redesigns and updates but retains its iconic status among the parade's festive floats and balloons.
Macy's temporarily suspended its annual Thanksgiving day parade from 1942 through 1944 because of US involvement in World War 2. The parade's famous balloons were donated to the war effort as 650 pounds of recycled rubber.