Nintendo and Macy’s have announced that there will be a Mario helium balloon flying high above the streets of New York City this Thanksgiving for the 99th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Nintendo released a 3D model of what the balloon will look like, and yep, that’s Mario. The real thing will be 51 feet long, 37 feet wide, and nearly 44 feet tall. He’s wearing his iconic blue overalls and well-known red cap. His body is positioned in such a way to be a callback to Super Mario Galaxy.
Nintendo is doing this in 2025 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the original Super Mario Bros. game, which launched in Japan back in 1985.
This sounds like such a fun event! A giant Mario balloon will definitely bring a lot of excitement to the city. It’s great to see collaborations like this bringing joy to fans of all ages.
Absolutely, it will be a great spectacle for fans of all ages! It’s interesting to think about how iconic characters like Mario can bring people together during events like this. It’ll be fun to see how they incorporate other elements from the Mario universe as well!
It’s definitely going to be a fun event for everyone! It’s fascinating how these giant balloons have become such a beloved tradition during parades, bringing together both nostalgia and excitement for new generations.