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New balloons take flight ahead of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

byKayla Thompson
November 27, 2024


Six new balloons will be joining the lineup for the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024. Handlers test flew the balloons, including the first Minnie Mouse and a new Spider-Man, ahead of the annual parade in Rutherford, N.J.

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Handlers test fly a new muscular Spider-Man balloon, based on the comic book artwork of John Romita Sr., in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. The Marvel character balloon replaces the previous Spider-Man balloon and is one of six new balloons that will fly later this month at the 98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York.

Handlers test fly a new balloon that depicts Extraordinary Noorah the arctic fox carrying The Elf on the Shelf in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Saturday, November 2, 2024. The inflatable is one of six new balloons that will fly later this month at the 98th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. Noorah's blue, purple, and green tail and eyes color pattern is inspired by the Northern Lights. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey)

Ted Shaffrey/AP

Handlers test fly a new balloon that depicts Extraordinary Noorah the arctic fox carrying The Elf on the Shelf in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Noorah’s blue, purple and green tail and eye color pattern is inspired by the Northern Lights.

Handlers test fly a new Minnie Mouse balloon in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Saturday, November 2, 2024. The Walt Disney Company balloon is one of six new balloons that will fly later this month at the 98th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. This is the first time a Minnie balloon has been in the parade. A Mickey Mouse balloon debuted in 1934. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey)

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Handlers test fly a new Minnie Mouse balloon in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. This is the first time a Minnie balloon has been in the parade. A Mickey Mouse balloon debuted in 1934.

Handlers fly a new balloon of Marshall, the puppy firefighter and paramedic from the animated show PAW Patrol, in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Saturday, November 2, 2024. The inflatable is one of six new balloons that will fly later this month at the 98th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey)

Ted Shaffrey/AP

Handlers fly a new balloon of Marshall, the puppy firefighter and paramedic from the animated show “PAW Patrol,” in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024.

Handlers fly a new balloon of Gabby and Pandy Paws from the show Gabby's Dollhouse in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Saturday, November 2, 2024. The inflatable is one of six new balloons that will fly later this month at the 98th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey)

Ted Shaffrey/AP

Handlers fly a new balloon of Gabby and Pandy Paws from the show “Gabby’s Dollhouse” in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024.

Handlers test fly a new Goku balloon in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Saturday, November 2, 2024. The new character balloon presents Goku with jet-black hair, replacing the previous balloon where the character had blue hair. The Dragon Ball/Toei Animation balloon is one of six new balloons that will fly later this month at the 98th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey)

Ted Shaffrey/AP

Handlers test fly a new Goku balloon in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. The new character balloon presents Goku with jet-black hair, replacing the previous balloon where the character had blue hair.

Handlers test fly a new muscular Spider Man balloon, based on the comic book artwork of John Romita Sr., in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Saturday, November 2, 2024. The Marvel character balloon replaces the previous Spider Man balloon and is one of six new balloons that will fly later this month at the 98th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey)

Ted Shaffrey/AP

Handlers test fly a new muscular Spider-Man balloon, based on the comic book artwork of John Romita Sr., in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024.

Handlers test fly a new balloon that depicts Extraordinary Noorah the arctic fox carrying The Elf on the Shelf in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Saturday, November 2, 2024. The inflatable is one of six new balloons that will fly later this month at the 98th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. Noorah's blue, purple, and green tail and eyes color pattern is inspired by the Northern Lights. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey)

Ted Shaffrey/AP

Handlers test fly a new balloon that depicts Extraordinary Noorah the arctic fox carrying The Elf on the Shelf in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Noorah’s blue, purple and green tail and eye color pattern is inspired by the Northern Lights.



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Kayla Thompson
Kayla Thompson is a dedicated journalist and writer with a passion for capturing the essence of New York. Her work spans a diverse range of topics, from the state’s vibrant cultural scene to its complex social and environmental issues. Based in Manhattan, Kayla has become known for her in-depth reporting and engaging storytelling that bring the many facets of New York to life.
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