The 2008 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade became an instant pop-culture milestone thanks to Cartoon Network’s unexpected stunt. As their float rolled through the streets of New York, viewers were treated to a playful puppet performance that seemed perfectly in line with the network’s quirky, kid-friendly reputation. Midway through the segment, the scene shifted dramatically when Rick Astley stepped onto the float, surprising both parade-goers and millions watching at home. His appearance turned th

FREE FUN IN NYC: Inflation Celebration! 🎈 The annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon Inflation Celebration soars in one week! The (FREE!) Celebration takes place on the grounds of the American Museum of Natural History and provides an exciting preview of the larger-than-life characters you’ll see in the parade. Watching these balloon friends take shape and come to life is a truly incredible sight! Thousands of Macy’s team members fill the giant balloons with helium and help tether them t