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+ | {{1.Official_Balloon_Infobox|title1 = Dora the Explorer|image1 = 11-25-dorajpg-e15a93cafdce3c1c-0.jpg|years = 2005-2009|sponsor = Nickelodeon|height = 55 Feet|length = 43 Feet|width = 39 Feet|helium_volume = 14,250|handlers = |caption1 = The Dora balloon sets out for a new adventure in Times Square during the 2007 Parade.}}{{1._Official_Float_Infobox|title1 = Dora's Christmas Carol Adventure|image1 = 2011 Macy's Parade - Part 2 1-32 screenshot.jpg|caption1 = The float arrives in Herald Square in 2011.|years = 2010-2013|sponsor = Nickelodeon}}{{1._Official_Float_Infobox|title1 = Dora and Friends: Aventuras Fantasticas|image1 = Dora-and-friends-aventuras-fantasticas-float-by-nickelodeon-at-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade-performance-impressions.jpg|caption1 = The float during its only appearance in the 2014 Parade.|years = 2014|sponsor = Nickelodeon}}'''Dora the Explorer''' is the main character of her self-titled [[wikipedia:Dora the Explorer|educational animated TV show]] on [[wikipedia:Nick Jr.|Nick Jr.]], the children's programming block of [[wikipedia:Nickelodeon (TV channel)|Nickelodeon]]. Dora is a 7-year-old girl of Indigenous Mexican heritage, who embarks on quests to various locales accompanied by her talking backpack and her anthropomorphized monkey companion Boots. In overcoming obstacles and solving puzzles, she often makes use of fourth-wall-breaking interactions with young viewers to seek their assistance. Dora's show aired from 2000 to 2015, with the most episodes aired of any show on Nick Jr. |
== History with the Macy's Parade == |
== History with the Macy's Parade == |
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| + | Dora the Explorer would first be represented in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The balloon featured the titular character, Dora the Explorer, taking form as a 55-foot tall balloon. Accompanying her along the Parade route, Map and Backpack also make Dora one of only a few multi-character balloons in the Parade's history. The balloon served as promotion for the many seasons of Dora the Explorer until 2009, when the balloon was retired. This, however, did not put an end to Dora's association with the Parade. |
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| − | Dora was introduced to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade as a balloon in 2005, becoming the first Latino character to appear as a balloon in the Parade's history. The Dora balloon was also joined by her Backpack and Map, which makes her a multi-character balloon as well. This balloon made 5 appearances and was retired in the 2010 Parade. She is very unlikely to return, as she has faded into obscurity and both of her shows ended in the mid-2010s. |
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| + | In 2010, a brand-new float served as the replacement for the balloon, and was entitled "Dora's Christmas Carol Adventure", promoting the television special of the same name. The float featured Dora and her best monkey friend, Boots, wishing everyone "Feliz Navidad". The float featured the duo exploring the past, present and, future of Christmas. For the holidays, Dora and her friends are off on an adventure to help Swiper learn the true meaning of Christmas. Featured on the colorful float is a stunning 12-foot tall Christmas tree decorated with dazzling ornaments, as well as some very special gifts. The float was retired after the 2013 Parade, and hasn't been seen since. |
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| − | |Box title = Dora's Christmas Carol Adventure |
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| − | |Row 1 info = 2010-2013 |
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| − | |Box title = Dora & Friends Into the City! |
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| − | |Row 1 info = 2014 |
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| − | In 2010, the balloon was replaced by a float based off of the television special ''Dora's Christmas Carol Adventure''. It features costumed-character versions of Dora and Boots, as well as a giant Christmas Tree and fortress. An animatronic version of Swiper the Fox also appears popping out of the bushes. This float was retired after the 2013 Parade. |
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| + | After the previous float's retirement, a brand-new Dora and Friends float, titled “Aventuras Fantasticas,” appeared for only time only in the 88th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The float brings Dora’s new home of Playa Verde to life with out-of-this-world landscapes and vibrant colors, capturing the excitement and adventure found in the new series. The float takes spectators on a tour of one of the new series’ landmark locations, the Arco Iris Café, and showcase some of her new enchanted surroundings. Additionally, it features Dora’s magical charm bracelet that helps her navigate the city and overcome any obstacle. Since this float's retirement, Dora has had no association with the Parade, and is unlikely to do so due to the show ending in 2015. |
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| − | In 2014, a brand-new float was introduced, as to promote her new spin-off series, ''Dora & Friends: Into the City!'' It features a house with various flowers decorated on the float, alongside costumed-character versions of Dora, Kate, and Pablo. This float only made one appearance and was retired shortly afterward. Despite this, the float escorts continue to appear as the POP! Flower Clowns as of 2018. |
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| − | Neither of these floats is likely to return, because of the same reason aforementioned above for the Dora balloon. |
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| − | 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009 all had incidents where Dora's left arm was slightly bent. |
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===Dora's Christmas Carol Adventure=== |
===Dora's Christmas Carol Adventure=== |
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| − | *2010 - India Aria |
+ | *'''2010 -''' India Aria |
| − | *2011 - The Fresh Beat Band |
+ | *'''2011 -''' The Fresh Beat Band; performed "''Here We Go!''" |
| − | *2012 - Rachel Crow |
+ | *'''2012 -''' Rachel Crow; performed "''Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town''" |
| − | *2013 - Ariana Grande |
+ | *'''2013 -''' Ariana Grande; performed "''Last Christmas''" |
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+ | ===Dora & Friends: Aventuras Fantasticas=== |
| − | *2014 - Becky G |
+ | *'''2014 -''' Becky G; performed "''Can't Stop Dancin''" |
== Balloon Music == |
== Balloon Music == |
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| + | This is a list of thee music that played during the balloon's appearance on the NBC telecast. |
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| − | * ''Dora the Explorer'' theme song ( |
+ | * ''Dora the Explorer'' theme song (Instrumental, 2005-2009) |
== Gallery == |
== Gallery == |
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Revision as of 23:23, 5 December 2019
Dora the Explorer is the main character of her self-titled educational animated TV show on Nick Jr., the children's programming block of Nickelodeon. Dora is a 7-year-old girl of Indigenous Mexican heritage, who embarks on quests to various locales accompanied by her talking backpack and her anthropomorphized monkey companion Boots. In overcoming obstacles and solving puzzles, she often makes use of fourth-wall-breaking interactions with young viewers to seek their assistance. Dora's show aired from 2000 to 2015, with the most episodes aired of any show on Nick Jr.
History with the Macy's Parade
Dora the Explorer would first be represented in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The balloon featured the titular character, Dora the Explorer, taking form as a 55-foot tall balloon. Accompanying her along the Parade route, Map and Backpack also make Dora one of only a few multi-character balloons in the Parade's history. The balloon served as promotion for the many seasons of Dora the Explorer until 2009, when the balloon was retired. This, however, did not put an end to Dora's association with the Parade.
In 2010, a brand-new float served as the replacement for the balloon, and was entitled "Dora's Christmas Carol Adventure", promoting the television special of the same name. The float featured Dora and her best monkey friend, Boots, wishing everyone "Feliz Navidad". The float featured the duo exploring the past, present and, future of Christmas. For the holidays, Dora and her friends are off on an adventure to help Swiper learn the true meaning of Christmas. Featured on the colorful float is a stunning 12-foot tall Christmas tree decorated with dazzling ornaments, as well as some very special gifts. The float was retired after the 2013 Parade, and hasn't been seen since.
After the previous float's retirement, a brand-new Dora and Friends float, titled “Aventuras Fantasticas,” appeared for only time only in the 88th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The float brings Dora’s new home of Playa Verde to life with out-of-this-world landscapes and vibrant colors, capturing the excitement and adventure found in the new series. The float takes spectators on a tour of one of the new series’ landmark locations, the Arco Iris Café, and showcase some of her new enchanted surroundings. Additionally, it features Dora’s magical charm bracelet that helps her navigate the city and overcome any obstacle. Since this float's retirement, Dora has had no association with the Parade, and is unlikely to do so due to the show ending in 2015.
Guest Stars
Below, you will find a list of every performer/celebrity that has performed/appeared on these floats, alongside the respective songs which they sang during the NBC Telecast.
Dora's Christmas Carol Adventure
- 2010 - India Aria
- 2011 - The Fresh Beat Band; performed "Here We Go!"
- 2012 - Rachel Crow; performed "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town"
- 2013 - Ariana Grande; performed "Last Christmas"
Dora & Friends: Aventuras Fantasticas
- 2014 - Becky G; performed "Can't Stop Dancin"
Balloon Music
This is a list of thee music that played during the balloon's appearance on the NBC telecast.
- Dora the Explorer theme song (Instrumental, 2005-2009)