Meghan Simonett, who volunteered as a balloon handler in 2023, details the arm of the ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ balloon hitting a tree before the parade kicked off Meghan Simonette; Gotham/GC Images ...

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade began in 1924, but the first balloon didn't debut until 1927 In 1927, the first balloon, Felix the Cat, was released into the sky after the parade and promptly ...

While the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is synonymous with fun, family and holiday cheer for many, the annual event has been plagued by horrific mishaps and dangerous accidents that have left ...

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On November 27, 1997, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade became infamous for those who witnessed the chaos firsthand, thanks to a perfect storm of comically oversized balloons, brutal winds, and ...

From flaming cats to flying moose, these balloon blunders prove that gravity always wins. Every November, millions tune in to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, one of America’s most beloved holiday ...

Another year, another Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. This year is parade No. 99, which blows my mind. This parade is massive, and officials make sure it is a success, no matter what the weather tries ...

Keeping the massive, floating character balloons in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade under control is no easy task. Since the first balloons were introduced to the parade in 1927, they’ve been at ...

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