Perhaps the most disastrous Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade occurred in 1997, when an accident involving a Cat in the Hat balloon resulted in multiple injuries, a $395 million lawsuit, and a mayoral ...
At the 99th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, memories resurfaced of Barney's infamous 1997 balloon collapse—still remembered as 'the day that Barney died'.
Inevitably, mistakes happen, Mother Nature intervenes, and balloons go off the prescribed path through New York.
On November 27, 1997, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade became infamous for those who witnessed the chaos firsthand, thanks to a perfect storm of comically oversized balloons, brutal winds, and ...
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 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City has come to a close.
Strong winds will threaten Macy's iconic Thanksgiving parade as weather experts warn the huge balloons could be grounded if gusts become too powerful on Thursday morning ...
The annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, one of the largest in the world, is all set to kick off the 2025 holiday season as it returns to the streets of Manhattan on Thursday, Nov. 27. Thirty-two ...
Inevitably, mistakes happen, Mother Nature intervenes, and balloons go off the prescribed path through New York.
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade unites generations, encouraging revelers to count their blessings as floating odes to commerce and media fill the wintry sky. Since its start in 1924, the parade has ...
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a spectacular annual event marched by thousands and watched by millions — and a massive undertaking with countless moving parts. Inevitably, mistakes happen, ...