Chase is one of the canine protagonists of the animated series PAW Patrol from Spin Master and Nickelodeon. He is a seven-year-old German shepherd rescue dog who is the most mature of the PAW Patrol and is its heroic and natural athletic leader, serving as a police dog, spy, and second in command to Ryder. He goes on missions to protect the shoreside community of Adventure Bay, working alongside his colleagues Marshall, Skye, Rubble, Rocky, and Zuma, who, like Chase, rely on their own sets of skills based on real-life professions. His great sense of smell is often thwarted by his allergy to cats and feathers.
History with the Macy's Parade[]
Chase was first on the case as a giant balloon in the 2017 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, journeying from Adventure Bay to Manhattan. The balloon features Chase in his signature navy blue police uniform (including a hat large enough to cover a real police cruiser), complete with his trusty searchlight and net launcher. Proving “no job is too big, no pup is too small,” the Chase balloon measures 43.3 feet tall, 36.2 feet wide, and 59.8 feet long, and runs with paws larger than two full-grown Great Danes.[1]
In conjunction with the balloon’s debut, Nickelodeon and Spin Master sponsored a sweepstakes that offered a chance to win a trip to see the Parade—and the balloon’s first flight—live in New York City. Contestants could enter the contest by sharing their special PAW Patrol moments on Instagram and using the hashtag #PAWSweepstakes.[2]
The Chase balloon returned in 2018, holding the honor of leading the Parade lineup. The following year, forecasted winds threatened to ground the giant balloons. Chase, the second-largest balloon as measured by helium volume, was to be one of the first balloons sidelined if winds exceeded regulations.[3] However, they remained below the threshold, and all balloons (including Chase) flew at a lower altitude.
In 2020, the balloon was planned to be flown with a five-vehicle framework that would reduce the number of handlers—a measure put in place in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As cases of the virus increased leading up to the Parade, however, it was decided that any returning balloon would be shown virtually on the reimagined broadcast; the Chase balloon used footage from its previous three flights, touting the summer 2021 release of PAW Patrol: The Movie.
The Chase balloon returned live to the 2021 Parade lineup, promoting the streaming of PAW Patrol: The Movie on Paramount+. In 2022, the balloon celebrated the upcoming 10th anniversary of PAW Patrol and the fall 2023 release of PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie. He made his final appearance in 2023 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of PAW Patrol and the balloon would be replaced by his fellow rescue pup Marshall the following year.
Trivia[]
- The Chase balloon was revealed in a joint announcement with the Shimmer and Shine float.[4]
See also[]
References[]
- ↑ "2020 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon Lineup." Macy's, Inc. November 23, 2020.
- ↑ "PAW Patrol - Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Contest." NickALive.com. November 2, 2017.
- ↑ McCarthy, Craig. "Cops fear SpongeBob balloon will be hardest to control at Macy’s parade." New York Post. November 27, 2019.
- ↑ "Preschool Powerhouses PAW Patrol and Shimmer and Shine to Make Their Debut at the 91st Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade." BusinessWire.com. October 26, 2017.