1995 was the final appearance of the Izzy balloon, which was retired following the conclusion of the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.
Best of luck to all of the athletes competing today, we’re rooting for you!
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Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas in July! 🎄🏖️
To celebrate, we’re sharing this historic photograph of the Santa Claus balloon as it appeared in the 1940 Parade!
(📸: Macy’s, Inc.)
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Congratulations to the band on its invitation, and we’ll see you in NYC!
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The telecast’s hosts—Helen Reddy and Peter Marshall rode into Herald Square on the “Spirit of ’76” plane singing a rendition of “Sing.”
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The float made its first public appearance at the 2011 Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks, which fittingly, were given the theme “Gift of Freedom.”
(📸: Dennis Degan)
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Unbeknownst to many, two duplicates of this balloon were produced; one in 2006 for flight in New York using a less translucent material than the original, and another for use in the Holiday Parade.
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Ever the gracious host, Tom Turkey gave up his usual lead position to the Statue of Liberty, which was preceded by the flags of all 50 United States and 50 Old Glories.
(🎥: NBC)
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🏳️🌈 MARCHING WITH PRIDE 🏳️🌈
Macy’s hit the streets today at the NYC Pride March with its very own Pride + Joy float! A special visitor from the North Pole even made an appearance incognito!
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In the musical’s place was an appearance by New York Liberty’s Kym Hampton and Teresa Weatherspoon.
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Thanks to David George for letting us share images of the test flight, and remember that there are only 180 days until Thanksgiving!
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Congratulations to the Blue Raiders, and welcome to the Macy’s Parade band family!
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Congratulations to the Spartan Regiment—we can’t wait to see you in NYC next Thanksgiving!
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Including tracks such as "Inflation Night," "My Balloon Only Breaks His Favorite Chambers," and "New York!!!"
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For more details on registration and trip details, visit Spirit of America Productions' website!
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