Since 1924, the parade has become an annual New York City tradition, with the route seeing its fair share of big and small ...
On November 27, 1997, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade became infamous for those who witnessed the chaos firsthand, thanks ...
Kathleen Caronna was watching the 1997 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade when the Cat in the Hat balloon hit a metal pole and ...
As the 99th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade rolled through New York on 27 November 2025, nostalgia mingled with unease. Many recalled the infamous 1997 incident involving the giant Barney the ...
A look back at five of the most serious Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade disasters, from early balloon fires to the infamous ...
Country music star Lainey Wilson also gave a stunning performance of her 2024 song, “Somewhere Over Laredo” to kick off the ...
Meghan Simonett, who volunteered as a balloon handler in 2023 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, details the arm of the 'Diary ...
Strong winds will threaten Macy's iconic Thanksgiving parade as weather experts warn the huge balloons could be grounded if ...
In 2024, approximately 3.5 million people watched the parade in person, with a record-setting 31.3 million viewers watching ...
Inevitably, mistakes happen, Mother Nature intervenes, and balloons go off the prescribed path through New York.
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade has faced extreme weather, from the warmest 69°F in 1933 to the coldest 17°F in 2018.