Macy's Announces New Giant Balloons and Amazing Float Line-Up For the 80th Anniversary Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade(R)

Macy's Announces New Giant Balloons and Amazing Float Line-Up For the 80th Anniversary Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade(R)

- New Balloons Include Flying Ace Snoopy And Pikachu -

- New Floats Include Charlotte's Web, Foster's Home For Imaginary Friends, Mother Goose, New York Tin Toy And Starship Greendog(R) -

- Energizer Bunny(R) Debuts As New Balloonicle -

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The start of the holiday season is just around the corner and the new kids on the block are gearing up for their debuts in the official kick-off to the holiday season, the 80th Anniversary Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade(R). On Thursday, November 23rd at 9:00 AM the new giant balloons and fantastic floats will take to the sky and streets of New York City in America's favorite Parade.

Turkey Day marks the debut of 2 new giant balloons, 6 new floats and a brand new Balloonicle (Macy's hybrid balloon and self-powered vehicle). From classic characters to whimsical floats, the 80th Anniversary Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will once again feature a stellar starring cast.

Joining returning favorites, these new stars will delight millions of spectators in their first proud procession down Broadway to Macy's Herald Square.

Airborne Artistry

PIKACHU
POKEMON USA, INC.

Pikachu makes its second Parade debut as a brand new balloon this year chasing after a Poke Ball. An Electric-type Pokemon, Pikachu has the ability to store electricity in its cheeks. This year, Pikachu will show Parade spectators just how electric it is, as its cheeks light up along the Parade route. Pikachu stands at 53.5 feet high, 36.9 feet wide, 40.8 feet long, and filled with 15,000 cubic feet of helium. Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Pokemon, Pikachu is the most recognizable of the over 380 Pokemon characters.

FLYING ACE SNOOPY
UNITED FEATURE SYNDICATE

Making his Parade return as his most famous alter ego, Flying Ace Snoopy is ready for his showdown with the dreaded Red Baron. Snoopy made his first Macy's Parade debut in 1968 and has delighted millions during his 27 Parade flights. Over the years, the extroverted beagle with a Walter Mitty complex has taken on a variety of roles from an Astronaut to an Ice Skater to a Millennium party animal. But his most famous Macy's Parade incarnation is the Flying Ace. In celebration of the Parade's 80th Anniversary, the Flying Ace will return standing at 52 feet high, 25 feet wide and 49.5 feet long and filled with 15,000 cubic feet of helium. Parade ready with his binoculars, red scarf and aviator hat and goggles, Snoopy will delight a new generation of fans.

ENERGIZER BUNNY(R)
ENERGIZER(R)

America's favorite hare makes his Parade debut as a new balloonicle (a Macy's invention Balloon and self-powered vehicle). The Energizer Bunny(R) with his signature shades, blue flip-flops and of course, Energizer(R) battery that keeps him going and going, will be beating his drum down the Great White Way on Thanksgiving. Standing at 38.6 feet tall, 21 feet wide and 22.5 feet long, the Energizer Bunny will power his cool self down the 2.5-mile Parade route wearing 45 EEE sized flip-flops.

Fantastic Fleet of Fun

CHARLOTTE'S WEB
PARAMOUNT PICTURES

Before making his live-action film debut this Christmas in "Charlotte's Web," the "terrific" and "humble" pig Wilbur takes a ride down Broadway on Thanksgiving Day. On the new Charlotte's Web float, Wilbur marvels at the web-spinning ability of his best friend, Charlotte the spider, as she tries to convince everyone that Wilbur is "some pig" and worth saving. E.B. White's beloved story of friendship and loyalty comes to life in the movie, which stars Julia Roberts as the voice of Charlotte, Dakota Fanning as Fern, and the voices of Steve Buscemi, John Cleese, Oprah Winfrey, Cedric the Entertainer, Kathy Bates, Reba McEntire, Robert Redford, Thomas Haden Church, and Andre Benjamin.

FOSTER'S HOME FOR IMAGINARY FRIENDS
CARTOON NETWORK

An imaginary friend is always with you and so are the pals from Cartoon Network's best-loved hit original series, Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends. The irrepressible Blooregard Q. Kazoo sails down Broadway in a 30-foot-tall replica of Madame Foster's fun-filled mansion -- home to imaginary friends who have been outgrown by their creators. Bloo will have a lot of fun in his Broadway debut as he pops in and out of the mansions windows and chimney, while Cheese, Wilt, Eduardo, Coco and Herriman take in the sights. For their big Broadway performance, the cast will sing the Beatles' classic "With A Little Help From My Friends."

MOTHER GOOSE

The legendary goose returns to the Parade in this recreation of a favorite Parade float. The aforementioned goose surveys Parade spectators as she sits atop a giant fairy tale book. On board for the magical tale will be Julie Andrews and children from the New York City Ballet performing "The Show Must Go On."

NEW YORK TIN TOY
THE HISTORY CHANNEL(R)

Designed to mirror a child's tin wind-up toy, The New York Tin Toy float will feature a giant replica of New York City's most famous skyscraper, the Empire State Building. The float will reveal through its wind-up motion, iconic dates, celebrations and locations, tracing the history of New York City. Featuring landmark events throughout history from the unveiling of the Statue of Liberty to Babe Ruth's defining moments at Yankee Stadium, to the world-famous World War II "Kiss" in Times Square, the float helps bring history to life. On board Barry Manilow will take the journey through time as he performs the classic song "What The World Needs Now."

SNOOPY'S DOGHOUSE
UNITED FEATURE SYNDICATE

As Flying Ace Snoopy returns to the sky over the Macy's Parade, his pal Woodstock helps guide the way down the route. Snoopy's famous doghouse is air traffic control headquarters on this new Parade float. Standing atop Snoopy's doghouse, Woodstock serves as the Flying Ace's official air traffic controller. Charlie Brown, Lucy and Linus will also be on board for the fun down Broadway.

STARSHIP GREENDOG(R)
GREENDOG(R)

It's all about discovery with real kids, real challenges and real science on Starship Greendog(R). The brand new float is the state-of-the art headquarters where discovery and invention begin. Featuring a giant telescope, solar system, space mission control and science labs, creativity lives here. On board for the tutorial down Broadway will be cast members from the PBS series FETCH! and the Jonas Brothers performing "Year 3000."

For more information on the 80th Anniversary Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, please call the Macy's Parade Hotline at (212) 494-4495 or visit www.macysparade.com

Source: Macy's East

CONTACT: Elina Kazan, +1-212-494-4624 or Elina.Kazan@macys.com; or
Orlando Veras, +1-212-494-3893 or Orlando.Veras@macys.com, both of Macy's

Web site: http://www.macys.com/
http://www.macysparade.com/

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