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first_reported: 2026-11-06 10:33 EST
updated: 2026-11-07 11:33 EST
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# Five new balloons to debut in 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Parade

Five new character balloons, including Joe Cool and Bluey, took a test flight over MetLife Stadium Saturday before the 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Section: [Culture & Events](/new-york/section/life.md) · Entities: [Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade](/new-york/wiki/macy-s-thanksgiving-day-parade.md), [MetLife Stadium](/new-york/wiki/metlife-stadium.md)

## Coverage

- [Brooklyn Paper](https://www.newyorkfamily.com/macys-parade-everything-you-need-to-know/), 2026-11-06 10:33 EST: Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2025 line-up announced
- [New York Post – Metro](https://nypost.com/2026/11/07/us-news/five-new-balloon-characters-are-flying-high-at-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade/), 2026-11-07 11:33 EST: Joe Cool, Bluey among new Balloonfest characters before 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail.