A triptych of images featuring the Disney and Macy’s holiday collection for 2026: On the left, two models wear Disney and Macy’s Parade apparel featuring a Mickey Mouse celebration hoodie, comic-print jacket, graphic T-shirt, and tote bag. In the middle, the Disney x Loungefly Sorcerer Mickey backpack collection featuring a character backpack, mini pouch, ear headband, and character patch. On the right, Child wearing a cream Mickey & Friends graphic T-shirt with character artwork along the hem and light blue jeans.

Disney and Macy’s Turn a Century of Parade History into Newest Holiday Collection, Out Today!

Celebrate the 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade® with this commemorative collection, inspired by Disney’s balloons throughout history—including the new Sorcerer’s Apprentice Mickey balloon and returning favorites Spider-Man and Buzz Lightyear balloons.

A triptych of Disney-related Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons—on the left, the new (2025) Buzz Lightyear balloon; in the middle, the original 1934 Mickey Mouse balloon (the first one to ever appear in the parade) making its way down the route; and on the right, an image of the 1992 Santa Goofy balloon.

Floating through History: Disney Balloons in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Celebrate nearly a century of Disney magic at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! From Mickey Mouse’s 1934 debut to Buzz Lightyear’s 2025 return for Toy Story’s 30th anniversary, relive the colorful history of Disney balloons floating above New York City each Thanksgiving morning.

Mickey Mouse balloon in the Macy's Santa Claus Parade

Kick Off The Holidays With A Parade

In honor of Thanksgiving, D23 takes a look back at Disney’s participation in a beloved national tradition—the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.