Giant ‘Bluey’ Balloon Will Join the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Keepy Uppy!

By Karly Wood October 13, 2022

The Blue Heeler puppy is making her debut at the 96th annual parade

Wackadoo! BBC Studios and Macy’s have made a special announcement: Bluey will soon by flying over New York City at this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade!

“As one of the most popular characters in children’s entertainment today, we could not be more excited to welcome Bluey, all the way from Australia, to the 96th Macy’s Parade line-up,” said Jordan Dabby, producer of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in a statement. “Millions of families will be thrilled to see Bluey celebrate her first New York Thanksgiving as she soars above the streets of Manhattan on Parade Day.”

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— Official Bluey TV (@OfficialBlueyTV) October 12, 2022

This new version of the Aussie puppy will be larger than anyone has seen before. The Bluey balloon measures 51-feet long, 37-feet wide and 52-feet tall and was created by Macy’s Parade Studio’s artists.

Not only that, nearly 50 gallons of blue paint was used by the team who hand painted the balloon to make the Blue Heeler come to life! No photos of the actual balloon have been released yet, but we can’t wait to see her take flight in November.

“Being part of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a true highlight for Bluey,” said Rebecca Glashow, Chief Executive Officer, Global Distribution, BBC Studios. “This iconic event has long been an important part of the holiday season for kids and families across the U.S. We couldn’t be more excited that Bluey will be there to join this year’s celebration in New York City.”

The 96th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will air on NBC and stream on Peacock on Thur., Nov. 24, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. While you wait for Thanksgiving to come, catch up on all your favorite Bluey episodes on Disney+.