7 of the new Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons you’ll see in 2023

Happy Thanksgiving, friends.

On Thursday, you’ll get to see the 97th edition of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, with all kinds of performances to enjoy.

We’ll all get to marvel at the giant balloons and intricate floats. And every year, some new ones are added to the mix. If you’re sitting down to watch the 2023 parade — or attending in person! — you’ll see some new giant blown-up balloons added to the mix, from some pop culture favorites to some adorable creatures you and your kids will smile at.

Let’s run through the new balloons you’ll see this year:

1

Uncle Dan

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – NOVEMBER 04: An Uncle Dan balloon floats in the air during Macy’s Balloonfest 2023 at Meadowlands Sports Complex on November 04, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Macy’s, Inc)

2

Beagle Scout Snoopy

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – NOVEMBER 04: A Beagle Scout Snoopy and Woodstock balloon is inflated at Macy’s Balloonfest 2023 at Meadowlands Sports Complex on November 04, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Macy’s, Inc)

3

Blue Cat and Chugs

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – NOVEMBER 04: Balloons are inflated at Macy’s Balloonfest 2023 at Meadowlands Sports Complex on November 04, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Macy’s, Inc)

4

Kung Fu Panda's Po

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – NOVEMBER 04: A Po from “Kung Fu Panda” balloon is seen at Macy’s Balloonfest 2023 at Meadowlands Sports Complex on November 04, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Macy’s, Inc)

5

Monkey D. Luffy

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – NOVEMBER 04: A Monkey D. Luffy balloon floats in the air during Macy’s Balloonfest 2023 at Meadowlands Sports Complex on November 04, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Macy’s, Inc)

6

The Pillsbury Doughboy

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – NOVEMBER 04:A Pillsbury Doughboy balloon takes flight at Macy’s Balloonfest 2023 at Meadowlands Sports Complex on November 04, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Macy’s, Inc)

7

Leo

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – NOVEMBER 04: A Leo the lizard balloon from the film “Leo” floats during Macy’s Balloonfest 2023 at Meadowlands Sports Complex on November 04, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Macy’s, Inc)