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New 51-Foot Mario Balloon to Debut at 2025 Parade

10/24/2025

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Nintendo of America and Macy’s will debut a new Mario balloon at the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 27, 2025, marking the 40th anniversary of Super Mario Bros.
The balloon will measure 51 feet and 2 inches long, depicting Mario in his classic outfit and a flying pose inspired by Super Mario Galaxy.
Devon Pritchard from Nintendo expressed excitement for fans to see Mario in the parade, which will air on NBC and stream on Peacock from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.

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Nintendo of America and Macy’s will debut a new Mario balloon at the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 27, 2025, marking the 40th anniversary of Super Mario Bros.
The balloon will measure 51 feet and 2 inches long, depicting Mario in his classic outfit and a flying pose inspired by Super Mario Galaxy.
Devon Pritchard from Nintendo expressed excitement for fans to see Mario in the parade, which will air on NBC and stream on Peacock from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.