Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon Inflation

Wed Nov 26, 2025
1:00pm to 6:00pm ET
Age: All ages
Price: Free
Location:
Balloon Inflation
72nd Street and Columbus Avenue, New York, NY,
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The Macy's balloon inflation returns. Watching the giant balloons expand is a tradition for many NYC families—almost as important as the Thanksgiving Day Parade proper. 

Entry to Balloon Inflation can be accessed at 72nd Street and Columbus Avenue and guests can file through to view the balloons on 77th and 81st Streets. Visitors can exit between 82nd and 85th Streets.

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