700 clowns, 10 performance groups and more stars than can fit around a table. The balloon inflation is fan-favorite, family-friendly kickoff to the parade the day before the bands and balloons ...

In 2024, we’ll see a whopping 34 floats, 22 massive character balloons, and seven balloonsicles, in addition to clowns ... up during the “Macy's Balloon Inflation Celebration,” which ...