NEW YORK (AP) — Giant balloons got into shape Wednesday for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade as crews inflated the giant characters on the streets of New York City. The parade kicks off Thursday ...

They're up, up and — almost — away. The massive helium balloons that will float through New York City for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade took shape on Wednesday, when they were filled with helium ...

People walk near the new Buzz Lightyear balloon during Macy's Balloon Inflation event on November 26, 2025 in New York City. This year is the 99th annual marching of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade ...

Otis, Kansas, produces and ships helium used to inflate Macy’s parade balloons. Messer plant cools, compresses and liquefies gas used to fill more than 30 balloons. Otis plant has supplied Macy’s ...

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - An Argyle woman crossed another item off her bucket list Thursday morning, being a balloon handler at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Linda Gavigan was one ...