Pokémon returns for 25th consecutive appearance in the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Macy’s has recently announced the lineup for their annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, confirming that a Pokémon balloon will make an appearance, just as one has in every parade since the debut of the original Pikachu balloon in 2001. Macy’s is debuting several new balloons this year, making the returning Pokémon balloon one of 34 in this year’s parade.

Pikachu and Eevee will appear along the 2.5 mile long parade route in New York City in their Poké Ball sleigh, making their 5th appearance. This particular balloon debuted in 2021 in conjunction with the franchise’s 25th anniversary. It’s the fourth Pokémon balloon in the parade’s history, and the first to feature a Pokémon other than Pikachu. Notably, Nintendo is debuting a Mario balloon this year, the first ever Nintendo-owned property besides Pokémon to feature in the parade’s history.

The Pikachu and Eevee balloon is 48 feet long, 23 feet wide, and 34 feet tall, making it as tall as a three-story building. The sleigh’s blades are noted to be as long as a semi-truck. The 99th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will air on NBC and stream on Peacock on November 27th at 8:30 am in all time zones.

 

I didn't know about the Eevee balloon, that's so cute!! <3