From Snoopy to Minnie Mouse, there have been many iconic balloon debuts over the years — and it's no small feat to bring them to life ...

Since 1924, the parade has become an annual New York City tradition, with the route seeing its fair share of big and small inflatable mishaps ...

The annual holiday tradition was first held in 1924. To celebrate Thanksgiving, here are 14 iconic moments in its history ...

PEOPLE spoke with two former volunteers, who shared behind-the-scenes details about the festive tradition Roy Rochlin/NBC via Getty Every Thanksgiving, as families across the United States are lazily ...

Sonic the Hedgehog balloon at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Inflation Eve event - Jemal Countess/Getty Images The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a spectacular annual event marched by thousands ...

Every November, New York’s streets come alive with gigantic characters that make you stop mid-step. The Macy’s Parade is more than marching bands and floats; it’s a showcase of incredible balloons ...

Hundreds of young spectators and their parents lined the Upper West Side Wednesday to watch beloved character balloons fill with helium ahead of the iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Kids chanted ...

Now in its 99th year, the parade marches 2½ miles through Manhattan, allowing onlookers to see 34 balloons as they soar above NYC.