Ada Twist, Scientist is an animated children's series released on Netflix, based on the 2016 children's book of said name, The show was created and produced by Chris Nee, who had previously worked on the popular Disney Junior television program, Doc McStuffins, and lists Barack and Michelle Obama as executive producers. The show follows the adventurous 8-year-old, Ada Twist, as she solves mysteries with her best friends, Rosie Revere and Iggy Peck.
The first season of the show was released on Netflix on September 28, 2021. The series has since been renewed for second, third, and fourth seasons, which premiered on January 25, 2022, September 12, 2022, and April 22, 2023, respectively.
History with the Macy's Parade[]
Ada Twist, the pint-sized scientist from the popular Netflix series, set off on her first adventure down the streets of New York City in the 2021 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. This balloon version of Ada is as big as her giant-sized curiosity. With a pen tucked behind her left ear and sporting her signature lab coat, Ada showed millions of spectators and viewers the magic of science all around them.
Measuring in at 51-feet tall, 41-feet long and 29-feet wide, the Ada Twist, Scientist balloon is the second-ever African American character balloon to soar down the streets of Manhattan, following in the footsteps of 2002's Little Bill balloon. The pen behind her ear is the length of 27 normal-sized pens.
The Ada Twist, Scientist balloon kicked off the 95th annual march through NYC as the lead balloon, following close behind the Ann Richards Marching Stars from Austin, Texas. While flying along Central Park West, the balloon's head chamber lost a substantial amount of helium, however it was able to complete its march with no major damages.
The balloon returned the following year, again experiencing a loss of helium in its head; it was retired after this appearance.