Barney met his dramatic demise during the Macy’s Thanksgiving parade in 1997. They were halfway down Times Square when the hefty winds made the balloon “super-dee-duper” difficult to manage. (Sorry, I had to do it and now I immediately regret it.) The handlers had to lay down on the road to steady the balloon, but it didn’t save him. A wind gust hurled him into a lamppost, which tore his side. And down, down he went as onlookers screamed, scarring children everywhere, and bringing joy to his ene

FUN FACTS: New Balloons in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 🎈 The 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is just a few days away! Since their introduction in 1927, character balloons have soared into Parade history as one of its most beloved traditions. Each year Macy’s Studios welcomes new characters from entertainment and pop culture. This year four brand-new character balloons are taking their very first flight! Here are a few fun facts about the newest giants in the sky… 🎈✨ 🎈Buzz Lightyear In