Overview
- Macy’s confirmed a record eight-character “Shrek 5” balloon featuring Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, Gingy, Pinocchio, and triplets Felicia, Fergus, and Farkle, with artwork not yet released.
- An all-new Buzz Lightyear balloon will celebrate 30 years of Toy Story and promote Toy Story 5, measuring about 45.5 feet tall, 58 feet long, and 39 feet wide.
- Disney Cruise Line’s returning “Magic Meets the Seas” float will spotlight the Disney Destiny’s bow design and stage a heroes-versus-villains performance.
- Holland America Line’s new “Land of Ice and Wonder” float promotes Alaska, which reporting describes as featuring the largest kinetic sculpture in parade history.
- The 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade airs Thursday, Nov. 27 at 8:30 a.m. on NBC with live streaming on Peacock, with other balloons including Bluey, Minnie Mouse, Spider-Man, and reimagined Rainbow and Greybow Trout.