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Tag Archives: Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Mishaps and Milestones of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloons
Source: New York Times – nytimes.com By Christina Caron A hippopotamus soared over the ocean. A cartoon character burst into flames after drifting into a high-tension wire. And a 60-foot cat sent a plane and its two passengers plummeting.
The Physics of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloons
Source: Wired – wired.com By Rhett Allain Have you ever seen a child with a balloon? It’s fun to watch. Kids pay attention to the world around them: They know that when you let go of something, it falls. Balloons … Continue reading
Posted in Balloons, Helium Balloons
Tagged Character balloons, helium balloon, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
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New Balloons Take Test Flight Ahead of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Source: CBS New York – newyork.cbslocal.com Six new giant balloons will float down Sixth Avenue in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade this year, and on Saturday they took a test flight at Citi Field in Queens.
IFO’s (Identified Flying Objects) Invade Macy’s Parade
By Ron Syroid “LET’S HAVE A PARADE!” 1928 marked the first time helium-filled balloons were used in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade.
Posted in Balloons, History
Tagged Character balloons, goodyear, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
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