Carol DM
Some facts about the balloons in the parade:
- The Red Mighty Morphin Power Ranger is the longest balloon in the Parade; one of his arms is the length of a standard school bus at 45 feet.
- The original DINO balloon was inducted as an honorary member of the Museum of Natural History in 1975, and the balloon returned to the Macy’s Parade in 2015, after nearly 40 years.
- Illimination’s The Grinch and Max are only the fourth-ever giant balloons to take flight as a duo in the Parade’s history.
- Jett is the widest balloon in the Parade and his wingspan is equal to the size of an actual Learjet.
- If the Olaf balloon were made of actual snow, it would be enough to cover the surface of the Matterhorn Bobsleds mountain at Disneyland Resort.
- It would take more than four million Pillsbury Crescent Rolls to create a dough-sized version of the Pillsbury Doughboy balloon.
I have many favorite balloons in the parade. The Grinch was super cool this year.
Photos courtesy of Pixabay.
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For those who watch the Macy’s parade, do you have a favorite balloon?
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Looks like it was a fun and interesting parade. Nice photo!
Great facts, most of which I didn’t know. I think this year it was the grinch, plus I want to see the new cartoon. The previews made me laugh.
This is interesting and beautiful parade-thank you for sharing
Yes indeed, a yearly tradition, thanks.
Very interesting balloons 🙂
They are huge and it takes days of preparation to get them inflated and positioned.
I am sure it is so. But, at the end they are great!
I can’t remember the last time I saw that parade, must’ve been twenty plus years ago…
You are kidding. I watch it every year and it makes me feel like a kid again. Well sort of.
It seems a very fun event …
It is a wonderful tradition each year.
The photo from the parade is really cool! Totally cool!
I imagined how I would feel if I watched the parade directly…
The Grinch is a favorite for many of us. A new movie just came out as well.
… if you were at the parade, your head would be up in the sky. These balloons are so high. I would love to see it in person one day.
Ya ya ya! Of course, my face would always head up to the sky.
Maybe one day I could go, but the crowds would be just too much. I can see more from my tv screen.
I understand your reason. Do the safest and fun for you, Carol.
It seems like a wonderful event!
It is a yearly tradition and fun for all ages.