Macys Spider-Man Balloon

Marvel’s Spider-Man is back, soaring over the streets of Manhattan in the 83rd Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. Spider-Man was originally in the parade in 1987 which fans loved. But the balloon was retired in 1998. The new Spider-Man balloon his huge but also has a more modern look. Spider-Man will be part of the Macy’s Parade until 2011.

“Spider-Man’s return to the Macy’s Balloon line-up this year is an event of seismic magnitude,” says Robin Hall, executive producer of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. “Marvel’s iconic character, which flew for over a decade in the ‘80s and ‘90s was one of the most memorable balloons in Macy’s long Parade history.” Hall continued, “When is Spider-man coming back? is a question that has been shouted from the sidelines each and every year we inflate our helium giants on Thanksgiving eve. This new, updated balloon, featuring a modern, more defined Spider-Man, will fill a huge void for Parade devotees and will undoubtedly seize the imaginations of a whole new generation of fans.”

“We couldn’t be more excited to bring Spider-Man back to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, a landmark event that millions anticipate each year. The enduring popularity of New York’s own friendly neighborhood Super Hero has only grown since the last time he appeared in the Parade and we are certain the new Spider-Man balloon will delight both long-time fans and new audiences alike,” said Simon Philips President, Worldwide Consumer Products for Marvel Entertainment.

It will be great to see how the new balloon turns that famous corner in the parade. This year’s parade is Thursday, November 26, 2009 from 9am – 12pm.