The iconic balloons are being inflated ahead of the 98th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Six new balloons have been added this year including Minnie Mouse, Extraordinary Noorah & The Elf on the Shelf and an all-new Spider-Man balloon.

How do these giant balloons work? What makes them both easier and more complicated than a normal-size balloon?

The first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade took place in November 1924. Take a look at photos showing how it's evolved over the last 100 years.

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is back for its 98th year on Thursday. In the decades since the beloved annual tradition first took flight in 1924, it has become a seasonal staple that for some, is almost as synonymous with the holiday as turkey.

Six new balloons will be joining the lineup for the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024. Handlers test flew the balloons, including the first Minnie Mouse and a

The famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City has dazzled countless people for nearly a century, and despite the threat of a winter storm in the Northeast on Thursday, preparations are well underway to continue the holiday tradition again this year.

The holiday season really kicks off when the massive helium balloons start floating through New York. Here's everything you need to know about this year's parade.

The iconic balloons are coming to life for the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. CBS News New York is hosting its annual Thanksgiving Eve Celebration live from the inflation zone in Central Park.