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In 1927, Felix the Cat Became the Macy's Parade's First Balloon. On Nov. 26, He Returns for the 100th Parade

Felix the Cat returns to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade for the 100th anniversary, 99 years after debuting as the first balloon.

By · Published November 9, 2026  14:35 UTC · Updated November 9, 2026  16:24 UTC

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The obvious questions

When will Felix the Cat appear in the Macy's Parade?

Felix the Cat will return for the 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 26, 2026.

What other new balloons are featured in the 100th parade?

The new lineup includes Joe Cool, Hello Kitty, and a 47-foot-tall Bluey, alongside Felix the Cat.

Why is Felix the Cat significant to the parade?

Felix the Cat was the first balloon in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade when it debuted in 1927.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 6 distinct news outlets with 6 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 4.
  • Primary Driver: Felix the Cat returns to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade for the 100th anniversary, 99 years after debuting as the first balloon.
  • Source Integrity: Verified strictly against primary headline reporting under zero-hallucination protocols.

The character joins a new lineup of floats and balloons unveiled for the milestone parade, including Joe Cool, Hello Kitty, and a 47-foot-tall Bluey, according to People.com and ABC7 New York. Grazia reports that Felix's return connects the parade's past to its present, with the original balloon having graced the 1927 procession before disappearing from the route for nearly a century. The 100th parade promises heightened spectacle, with AFAR offering guidance on viewing strategies and the New York Post detailing the expanded Balloonfest featuring multiple new characters. Organizers frame the centennial as a celebration of continuity, though the choice to revive a nearly century-old character alongside contemporary icons like Bluey and Hello Kitty may draw mixed reactions from audiences expecting entirely new creations.

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