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first_reported: 2026-11-07 11:33 EST
updated: 2026-11-07 11:33 EST
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# Five new character balloons take test flight before Macy's parade

Five new character balloons for the 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade were test-flown above MetLife Stadium on Saturday.

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

- [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

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