First Look: New Balloons for the 97th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (2023)
It would take 4 million Pillsbury crescent rolls to fill the Doughboy balloon with actual dough. Better start kneading! It’s November and the Thanksgiving Day Parade is right around the corner. Along with the old favorites there are some new additions as reported by Here in New York:
The parade is known for its iconic balloons and floats that soar next to the city’s high-rise buildings. Featured balloons in the 2023 parade include Beagle Scout Snoopy, Paw Patrol, Pikachu, Ronald McDonald, SpongeBob SquarePants, and Stuart the Minion. The other standout moments in the parade are the performances from some of the most popular musical acts in the world. Below, you’ll find a list of all the confirmed performers in the 2023 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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