Evolution of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloons Over the Century

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Take a look at how Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons have changed over the past century, from real animals to giant character balloons and innovative designs.

From classic Charlie Brown to Pikachu, this is how Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons have changed over the century. Meticulously decorated floats and giant balloons attract crowds from all over the country and the look of them has changed over the past century. Before 1927, Macy's used real animals, including lions, bears, tigers, camels, goats, elephants and donkeys. The animals were replaced with giant character balloons that have stolen the hearts of many Americans.

From 1929 to 1931, Macy's would release the balloons at the end of the parade. Those who found the balloons could return them to Macy's for an award. The practice ended when a balloon got caught in a plane's propeller when a pilot was trying to catch it. In 2004, Macy's introduced another new parade innovation called the"balloonicle," a combination of a cold-air balloon and a self-propelled vehicle. Then, 2011 marked the birth of the tycoon, a balloon that was part tricycle. . For the first time in its long history, this year's holiday tradition will begin at 8:30 a.m

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