NEW YORK (AP) They’re up, up, and nearly gone.
In preparation for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the enormous helium balloons that will float through New York City took shape on Wednesday after being filled with helium.
Stephanie Senkevich, one of the dozens of individuals helping to inflate the stars of Thursday’s show, said, “You see these giant balloons come to life and they’re really, really huge.” They begin on the ground directly beside you, where you appear to be higher than them. And they begin to rise just over you, slowly, slowly.
Along with floats, performers, marching bands, and other attractions, 17 enormous character balloons will make their way from Manhattan’s Upper West Side to Macy’s Herald Square flagship store on 34th Street this year.
Along with beloved characters like Smokey Bear and SpongeBob SquarePants, there will be six new featured character balloons, including Minnie Mouse, Goku from Dragon Ball, and a new Spider-Man.
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