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[[File:Buzz.jpg|thumb|300px|The balloon of Buzz Lightyear.]]Since 1985, the '''balloons''' in the [[Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade]] have come in two varieties. The first and more widely known is the full-size balloon class, primarily consisting of licensed pop-culture characters; each of these is handled by 90 people on average. The second (and newer of the two) is the novelty balloon class, consisting of smaller balloons that range widely in size and are handled by between one and thirty people. Since 2005, a third balloon class, the "Blue Sky Gallery," transforms the works of contemporary artists into full-size balloons. Other balloon-based spinoffs include balloonicles, trycaloons, and falloons. |
[[File:Buzz.jpg|thumb|300px|The balloon of Buzz Lightyear.]]Since 1985, the '''balloons''' in the [[Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade]] have come in two varieties. The first and more widely known is the full-size balloon class, primarily consisting of licensed pop-culture characters; each of these is handled by 90 people on average. The second (and newer of the two) is the novelty balloon class, consisting of smaller balloons that range widely in size and are handled by between one and thirty people. Since 2005, a third balloon class, the "Blue Sky Gallery," transforms the works of contemporary artists into full-size balloons. Other balloon-based spinoffs include balloonicles, trycaloons, and falloons. |
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− | Replacing the live animals that had been used in early Macy's Parades, balloons were introduced to the event in 1928 by [[wikipedia:Tony Sarg|Tony Sarg]], a marionette maker from London who had moved to New York City to perform with his puppets on the street. Initially built by the [[wikipedia:Akron, Ohio|Akron, Ohio]]-based [[wikipedia:Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company|Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company]], then by Kemp Balloons from 1981 to 1983, |
+ | Replacing the live animals that had been used in early Macy's Parades, balloons were introduced to the event in 1928 by [[wikipedia:Tony Sarg|Tony Sarg]], a marionette maker from London who had moved to New York City to perform with his puppets on the street. Initially built by the [[wikipedia:Akron, Ohio|Akron, Ohio]]-based [[wikipedia:Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company|Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company]], then by Kemp Balloons from 1981 to 1983, since 1984, the balloons have been built by [[wikipedia:Sioux Falls, South Dakota|Sioux Falls, South Dakota]]-based [[wikipedia:Raven Industries|Raven Industries]]' "Aerostar" division. In 1990, Macy's collaborated with Bigger than Life to produce the [[Bart Simpson]] balloon, making it the only time since 1984 that Macy's collaborated with another company to create a giant character balloon. |
− | In response to the ongoing 2019-20 COVID-19 pandemic, the giant balloons featured in the 2020 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade |
+ | In response to the ongoing 2019-20 COVID-19 pandemic, the giant balloons featured in the 2020 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was flown without the traditional 80-100 handlers and instead employed an innovative, specially rigged anchor vehicle framework of five specialty vehicles tested and approved by the NYCDOT and NYPD. The novelty balloons continued to use the standard handling method of several dozen handlers, all equipped with face coverings. |
The following is a list of balloons that have, over the years, been featured in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, sorted by their first year in the lineup. |
The following is a list of balloons that have, over the years, been featured in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, sorted by their first year in the lineup. |
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* [[The Turk]] by Macy's |
* [[The Turk]] by Macy's |
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* [[The Herr-Inspektor]] by King Features Syndicate |
* [[The Herr-Inspektor]] by King Features Syndicate |
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− | * [[Turkey]] by Macy's |
+ | * [[Turkey|Gobblers]] by Macy's |
* [[The Dragon]] by Macy's |
* [[The Dragon]] by Macy's |
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=== 1993 === |
=== 1993 === |
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− | * [[Beethoven the Dog|Beethoven]] by Universal |
+ | * [[Beethoven the Dog|Beethoven]] by Universal Pictures |
* [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] <ref>A second balloon of the character was made in 2011, based on a redesign introduced after the original balloon was retired.</ref> by Sega of America, Inc. |
* [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] <ref>A second balloon of the character was made in 2011, based on a redesign introduced after the original balloon was retired.</ref> by Sega of America, Inc. |
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− | * [[Rex the Dinosaur|Rex from ''We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story'']]'' ''by Universal |
+ | * [[Rex the Dinosaur|Rex from ''We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story'']]'' ''by Universal Pictures |
* [[Izzy]] by The Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games |
* [[Izzy]] by The Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games |
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=== 1994 === |
=== 1994 === |
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− | * [[Barney the Dinosaur]] by |
+ | * [[Barney the Dinosaur]] by Lyrick Studios |
* [[The Cat in the Hat]] by Random House Children's Publishing |
* [[The Cat in the Hat]] by Random House Children's Publishing |
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* [[Arthur Read]] by Eden LLC |
* [[Arthur Read]] by Eden LLC |
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* [[Rugrats]] by Nickelodeon |
* [[Rugrats]] by Nickelodeon |
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− | * [[Bumpé]] by |
+ | * [[Bumpé]] by Skandiiplay ltd |
* [[Petula Pig|Miss Petula Pig]] by Macy's |
* [[Petula Pig|Miss Petula Pig]] by Macy's |
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=== 2001 === |
=== 2001 === |
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* [[Curious George]] by Vivendi Universal |
* [[Curious George]] by Vivendi Universal |
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− | * [[Pikachu]] <ref>Three balloons have been made for the parade, one showing Pikachu flying, another with him chasing a PokeBall, and a third with him holding a Pikachu snowman</ref> (1st version) by |
+ | * [[Pikachu]] <ref>Three balloons have been made for the parade, one showing Pikachu flying, another with him chasing a PokeBall, and a third with him holding a Pikachu snowman</ref> (1st version) by The Pokémon Company |
* [[Jimmy Neutron]] by Nickelodeon |
* [[Jimmy Neutron]] by Nickelodeon |
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− | * [[Cheesasaurus Rex]] by Kraft |
+ | * [[Cheesasaurus Rex]] by Kraft Macaroni & Cheese |
* [[Big Bird]] (2nd version) by Sesame Workshop |
* [[Big Bird]] (2nd version) by Sesame Workshop |
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=== 2004 === |
=== 2004 === |
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* [[Chicken Little]] by Walt Disney Pictures |
* [[Chicken Little]] by Walt Disney Pictures |
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− | * [[M&M's|Red and Yellow Brighten the Holidays]] by M&M's Chocolate Candy |
+ | * [[M&M's|Red and Yellow Brighten the Holidays]] by M&M's Chocolate Candy's |
*[[SpongeBob SquarePants]] (1st version) by Nickelodeon |
*[[SpongeBob SquarePants]] (1st version) by Nickelodeon |
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* [[80th Anniversary Hot Air Balloon]] by Macy's |
* [[80th Anniversary Hot Air Balloon]] by Macy's |
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* [[Snoopy and Woodstock|Snoopy as the Flying Ace]] (6th version) by United Features Syndicate |
* [[Snoopy and Woodstock|Snoopy as the Flying Ace]] (6th version) by United Features Syndicate |
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− | * [[Pikachu|Pikachu with PokéBall ]](2nd version) by |
+ | * [[Pikachu|Pikachu with PokéBall ]](2nd version) by Pokemon USA Inc. |
=== 2007 === |
=== 2007 === |
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* [[Hello Kitty|"Super Cute" Hello Kitty]] (1st Version) by Sanrio |
* [[Hello Kitty|"Super Cute" Hello Kitty]] (1st Version) by Sanrio |
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* [[Shrek]] by DreamWorks Animation |
* [[Shrek]] by DreamWorks Animation |
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+ | *[[Jeff Koons]] Rabbit by Jeff Koons |
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=== 2008 === |
=== 2008 === |
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− | * [[Smurf]] by Sony Pictures Animation |
+ | * [[Smurf]] by Lafig Belugium And Sony Pictures Animation |
* [[Buzz Lightyear]] by Disney/Pixar |
* [[Buzz Lightyear]] by Disney/Pixar |
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* [[Horton the Elephant]] by 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment |
* [[Horton the Elephant]] by 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment |
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* [[Spider-Man]] (2nd version) by Marvel Entertainment |
* [[Spider-Man]] (2nd version) by Marvel Entertainment |
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* [[Ronald McDonald]] (3rd version) by McDonald's |
* [[Ronald McDonald]] (3rd version) by McDonald's |
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− | * [[Mickey Mouse|Sailor Mickey Mouse]] (4th version) by Disney |
+ | * [[Mickey Mouse|Sailor Mickey Mouse]] (4th version) by Disney Cruise Line |
* [[Pillsbury Doughboy]] (1st Version) by Pillsbury |
* [[Pillsbury Doughboy]] (1st Version) by Pillsbury |
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* [[Red Mighty Morphin Power Ranger|Red Mighty Morphin' Power Ranger]] by Saban |
* [[Red Mighty Morphin Power Ranger|Red Mighty Morphin' Power Ranger]] by Saban |
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* [[Skylanders' Eruptor]] by Activision |
* [[Skylanders' Eruptor]] by Activision |
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− | * [[Pikachu]] (3rd version) by |
+ | * [[Pikachu]] (3rd version) by The Pokemon Company International |
* [[Pillsbury Doughboy]] (2nd version) by Pillsbury |
* [[Pillsbury Doughboy]] (2nd version) by Pillsbury |
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Revision as of 23:56, 12 January 2021
Since 1985, the balloons in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade have come in two varieties. The first and more widely known is the full-size balloon class, primarily consisting of licensed pop-culture characters; each of these is handled by 90 people on average. The second (and newer of the two) is the novelty balloon class, consisting of smaller balloons that range widely in size and are handled by between one and thirty people. Since 2005, a third balloon class, the "Blue Sky Gallery," transforms the works of contemporary artists into full-size balloons. Other balloon-based spinoffs include balloonicles, trycaloons, and falloons.
Replacing the live animals that had been used in early Macy's Parades, balloons were introduced to the event in 1928 by Tony Sarg, a marionette maker from London who had moved to New York City to perform with his puppets on the street. Initially built by the Akron, Ohio-based Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, then by Kemp Balloons from 1981 to 1983, since 1984, the balloons have been built by Sioux Falls, South Dakota-based Raven Industries' "Aerostar" division. In 1990, Macy's collaborated with Bigger than Life to produce the Bart Simpson balloon, making it the only time since 1984 that Macy's collaborated with another company to create a giant character balloon.
In response to the ongoing 2019-20 COVID-19 pandemic, the giant balloons featured in the 2020 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was flown without the traditional 80-100 handlers and instead employed an innovative, specially rigged anchor vehicle framework of five specialty vehicles tested and approved by the NYCDOT and NYPD. The novelty balloons continued to use the standard handling method of several dozen handlers, all equipped with face coverings.
The following is a list of balloons that have, over the years, been featured in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, sorted by their first year in the lineup.
1920s introductions
1928
- Carnivorous Fish by Macy's
- Tiger by Macy's
- Hummingbird by Macy's
- Early Bird by Macy's
- Sky Elephant by Macy's
1929
- Horse with Rider by Macy's
- The Katzenjammers Kids by King Features Syndicate
- The Turk by Macy's
- The Herr-Inspektor by King Features Syndicate
- Gobblers by Macy's
- The Dragon by Macy's
1930s introductions
1930
1931
- The Cat by Macy's
- Jerry the Pig by Macy's
- The Black Cat by Macy's
- Two-Headed Giant by Macy's
- The Cheetah by Macy's
- Soldier by Macy's
1932
- Felix the Cat [1] by Macy's
- Willie The Red Bird by Macy's
- Andy the Alligator by Macy's
- George the Giant Drum Major by Macy's
- Fritz the Dachshund by Macy's
1933
- Gulliver by Macy's
- The Colicky Kid by Macy's
- The Rabbit by Macy's
- Tom the Cat by Macy's
1934
- Mickey Mouse [2] (1st version) by Walt Disney Animation Studios
- Pluto by Walt Disney Animation Studios
- Horace by Walt Disney Animation Studios
- The Big Bad Wolf by Walt Disney
- The Three Little Pigs by Nursery Rhymes and Walt Disney Productions
- Eddie Cantor by Macy's
1935
- The Marx Brothers by Macy's and The Marx Brothers
- Donald Duck [3] (1st version) by Walt Disney Animation Studios
- Turkey by Macy's
- Indian by Macy's
1936
- Father Knickerbocker by Macy's
- 2 Headed Pirate by Macy's
- Dragon by Macy's
1937
- Officer SOS 13 by Macy's
- Christmas Stocking by Macy's
- Pinocchio by Macy's
- Morton the Nantucket Sea Monster [4] by Macy's
1938
- Ferdinand the Bull by Munro Leaf & Walt Disney Pictures
- Uncle Sam (1st version) by Macy's
- Little Man-Big Man by Macy's
1939
- The Tin Man by MGM
- Santa Claus by Macy's
1940s introductions
1940
- The Hippopotamus (1st version) by Macy's
- Superman [5] (1st version) by Detective Comics Inc.
- Clarence the Clown by Macy's
1941
- Hugo the Football Hero by Macy's
- Elephant by Macy's
- Goldfish by Macy's
- Sea Serpent by Macy's
1945
- Triple-Scoop Ice Cream Cone (1st version) by Macy's
- Bobo the Hobo (1st version) by Macy's
- The Young Man on the Flying Trapeze By Macy's
- Teddy Bear (1st version) by Macy's
- Jack O'Lantern by Macy's
1946
- Baseball Player by Macy's
- Panda Bear by Macy's
- Pilgrim by Macy's
- Candy Cane by Macy's
1947
- Pirate by Macy's
- Officer Pal by Macy's
- The Goofy Gnome by Macy's
1948
- Fireman by Macy's
- Crocodile by Macy's
- Monkey on the Flying Trapeze by Macy's
1949
- The Dachshund by Macy's
- Hobo Clown (1st Version)
- Howdy Doody by NBC
1950s introductions
1950
- Rainbow Trout (1st version) by Macy's
- Toy Soldier by Macy's
1951
- Mighty Mouse by Terrytoons
1952
1953
- Goldfish with Pinkish Fins (2nd version) by Macy's
- Hobo Clown (2nd version) by Macy's
1954
- Gorgeous Gobbler by Macy's
1956
- Observer by Macy's
1957
- Popeye by King Features Syndicate
1960s introductions
1960
- Happy Dragon [6] by Macy's
1961
- Bullwinkle [7] by The Kalmus Company and General Mills
1962
- The Flying Trapeze by Macy's
- Donald Duck (2nd version) by Walt Disney Productions
1963
- Dino the Dinosaur (1st version) by Sinclair Oil Corporation
- Elsie the Cow by The Borden Company
1964
- Linus the Lionhearted by Post Cereals
1965
- Underdog by Total TeleVision
1966
- Superman (2nd version) by National Periodical Publications
- Smokey Bear (1st version) by General Electric Company
1968
- Aviator Snoopy [8] (1st version) by United Media
1969
- Astronaut Snoopy (2nd version) by United Media
1970s introductions
1971
- Smile by Harvey Ball
- Mickey Mouse (2nd version) by Walt Disney Productions
1975
- Weeble by Playskool
1977
- Kermit the Frog [9] (1st Version) by Henson Associates
1980s introductions
1980
- Superman (3rd version) by DC Comics
1982
- Olive Oyl by King Features Syndicate
- Woody Woodpecker [10] by Walter Lantz Productions
1983
- Yogi Bear by Hanna-Barbera Productions
1984
- Garfield[9] by United Feature Syndicate
- Raggedy Ann by I.D.T. Character Licensing
1985
- Betty Boop by King Features Syndicate
1986
- Humpty Dumpty by Macy's
- Olive Oyl with Swee'Pea by King Features Syndicate
- Baby Shamu by SeaWorld
1987
- Spider-Man [9] by Marvel Comics
- Ronald McDonald [11] by McDonald's
- Snuggle Bear by The Lever Bros. Company
- Snoopy on Skates (3rd version) by United Media
1988
- Big Bird[9] by Children's Television Workshop
- Quik Bunny by Nestle Foods Corporation
- The Pink Panther by MGM
- Snoopy and Woodstock (4th version) by United Media
1989
- Bugs Bunny by Warner Bros.
1990s introductions
1990
- Clifford the Big Red Dog by Scholastic
- Bart Simpson by Fox Inc.
1991
- Babar by Nelvana Limited and the Clifford Ross Company
1992
- Santa Goofy by The Walt Disney Company
1993
- Beethoven by Universal Pictures
- Sonic the Hedgehog [12] by Sega of America, Inc.
- Rex from We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story by Universal Pictures
- Izzy by The Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games
1994
- Barney the Dinosaur by Lyrick Studios
- The Cat in the Hat by Random House Children's Publishing
1995
- Dudley the Dragon by Meridian Worldwide
- SkyDancer by Abrams Gentile Entertainment
- Eben Bear by Macy's
1996
- Rocky and Bullwinkle (2nd version) by Universal Studios Consumer Products
- Peter Rabbit by Fredrick Ward & Company
1997
- Arthur Read by Eden LLC
- Rugrats by Nickelodeon
- Bumpé by Skandiiplay ltd
- Miss Petula Pig by Macy's
1998
- Babe the Pig by Universal Studios Consumer Products
- Wild Thing by Bell Atlantic
- Dexter's Laboratory by Cartoon Network
1999
- Millennium Snoopy (5th version) by United Media
- Buzz the Honey Nut Cheerios Bee by General Mills
- Blue's Clues by Nickelodeon
2000s introductions
2000
- Bandleader Mickey (3rd version) by The Walt Disney Company
- Jeeves by Ask.com
- Ronald McDonald (2nd version) by McDonald's
- Dragon Tales' Cassie by Sony Pictures Family Entertainment
2001
- Curious George by Vivendi Universal
- Pikachu [13] (1st version) by The Pokémon Company
- Jimmy Neutron by Nickelodeon
- Cheesasaurus Rex by Kraft Macaroni & Cheese
- Big Bird (2nd version) by Sesame Workshop
2002
- Charlie Brown & The Elusive Football by United Feature Syndicate
- Little Bill by Nickelodeon
- Mr. Monopoly by Parker Bros.
- Kermit the Frog (2nd version) by The Jim Henson Company
2003
- Strike Up the Band Barney (2nd version) by HiT Entertainment
- Super Grover by Sesame Workshop
- Garfield (2nd version) by Paws, Inc.
2004
- Chicken Little by Walt Disney Pictures
- Red and Yellow Brighten the Holidays by M&M's Chocolate Candy's
- SpongeBob SquarePants (1st version) by Nickelodeon
2005
- Scooby-Doo by Warner Brothers Consumer Products
- Dora the Explorer by Nickelodeon
- Healthy Mr. Potato Head by The United States Potato Board
- JoJo's Circus by Disney Channel
2006
- 80th Anniversary Hot Air Balloon by Macy's
- Snoopy as the Flying Ace (6th version) by United Features Syndicate
- Pikachu with PokéBall (2nd version) by Pokemon USA Inc.
2007
- Abby Cadabby by Sesame Workshop
- "Super Cute" Hello Kitty (1st Version) by Sanrio
- Shrek by DreamWorks Animation
- Jeff Koons Rabbit by Jeff Koons
2008
- Smurf by Lafig Belugium And Sony Pictures Animation
- Buzz Lightyear by Disney/Pixar
- Horton the Elephant by 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
2009
- Spider-Man (2nd version) by Marvel Entertainment
- Ronald McDonald (3rd version) by McDonald's
- Sailor Mickey Mouse (4th version) by Disney Cruise Line
- Pillsbury Doughboy (1st Version) by Pillsbury
2010s introductions
2010
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Abrams Children's Publishing
- Po from Kung Fu Panda by DreamWorks Animation
2011
- Julius by Paul Frank
- Sonic the Hedgehog (2nd version) by Sega of America, Inc.
2012
- Papa Smurf by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
- The Elf on the Shelf by CCA and B, LLC
- Hello Kitty (2nd version) by Sanrio
2013
- Snoopy & Woodstock (7th version) by Peanuts Worldwide
- SpongeBob SquarePants (2nd version) by Nickelodeon
- How To Train Your Dragon's Toothless by DreamWorks Animation
- The Wizard of Oz Hot Air Balloon by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
- Finn & Jake by Cartoon Network
2014
- Thomas the Tank Engine by Mattel Inc.
- Paddington Bear [14] by The Copyrights Group
- Red Mighty Morphin' Power Ranger by Saban
- Skylanders' Eruptor by Activision
- Pikachu (3rd version) by The Pokemon Company International
- Pillsbury Doughboy (2nd version) by Pillsbury
2015
- Ice Age's Scrat & His Acorn by 20th Century Fox
- Angry Birds' Red by Rovio Entertainment
- Ronald McDonald (4th version) by McDonald's
- Sinclair's DINO (2nd version) by Sinclair Oil
2016
- Charlie Brown (2nd version) by Peanuts Worldwide
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2nd version) by Abrams
- Trolls by DreamWorks Animation
- Felix the Cat (2nd version) by DreamWorks Animation
2017
- Olaf by Walt Disney Animation Studios
- Jett by Alpha Group
- Chase by Spin Master LTD
- The Grinch by Illumination Animation
2018
- Goku by Funimation
- The Christmas Chronicles by Netflix
2019
- Astronaut Snoopy (8th version) by Peanuts Worldwide
- Smokey Bear (2nd version) by United States Department of Agriculture - Forest Service
- Spongebob SquarePants (3rd Version) by Nickelodeon
- Green Eggs and Ham by Netflix
2020s Introductions
2020
- The Boss Baby by DreamWorks Animation and Universal Studios
- Red Titan by Sunlight Entertainment and Pocket.Watch
Novelty Balloons
Below, you will find all of the Novelty Balloons that have appeared in the Parade, dating back to their introduction in 1985.
Blue Sky Gallery entries
- "Humpty Dumpty" byTom Otterness (2005-2006)
- "Rabbit" by Jeff Koons (2007)
- "Figure with Heart" by Keith Haring (2008)
- "Kaikai and Kiki" by Takashi Murakami (2010)
- "B" by Tim Burton (2011)
- "Companion" by KAWS (2012)
- "Little Cloud" by FriendsWithYou (2018)
- ”Love Flies Up to the Sky” by Yayoi Kusama (2019-2020)
See also
- Falloon - Float-based balloons.
- Balloonicle - Self-powered balloon vehicles.
Notes
- ↑ Macy's has officially stated that Felix, the first character balloon in the parade, was introduced in 1927.
- ↑ A second balloon of Mickey appeared in 1972, and two additional versions were made in the 2000s, one portraying him as a bandleader and the other depicting him as a sailor.
- ↑ A second balloon of Donald was introduced in 1962.
- ↑ Longest balloon to ever appear in parade
- ↑ Superman's balloon was redesigned into the "Football Player" balloon in 1941. Superman later returned with a new balloon in 1966, then a third balloon of the character - one of the largest to ever appear in the parade- was used in the 1980s.
- ↑ The original Happy Dragon is the longest-lasting balloon ever to appear in the parade, with twenty-four appearances
- ↑ A second version of Bullwinkle's balloon, pairing him with his friend/sidekick Rocky, was used in the mid- and late 1990s.
- ↑ Snoopy has had more variants made than any other character, with seven in total. He first appeared as an aviator, then became an astronaut in 1969 to promote the Apollo 11 space program. In the 1980s, two versions of Snoopy were made: an "Ice Skating" version and a "Winter" version, the latter of which paired him with his buddy Woodstock. A fifth version was launched in 1999 to herald in the new millennium; this was given a minor alteration in 2001 to honor the parade's 75th anniversary. In 2007, a sixth Snoopy balloon was made, based on his "Flying Ace" alter ego. The most recent Snoopy balloon, again pairing him with Woodstock, was introduced in 2013.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 After the original was retired, a second balloon of the character was launched in the 2000s.
- ↑ Widest balloon in parade history
- ↑ Ronald has appeared in four versions since he was introduced to the parade. In his first, he was holding balloons; in his second, he was normal; in his third, he was wearing a scarf and ice skates, and in his fourth, he was wearing a tuxedo version of his usual costume.
- ↑ A second balloon of the character was made in 2011, based on a redesign introduced after the original balloon was retired.
- ↑ Three balloons have been made for the parade, one showing Pikachu flying, another with him chasing a PokeBall, and a third with him holding a Pikachu snowman
- ↑ Originally appeared as a falloon in the 1990's