Spider-Man hasn’t participated in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in balloon form for over a decade, but he’s back this year! The balloon, based on the art of John Romita Sr., will be revived in part to celebrate Marvel’s 85th anniversary.
“Since the launch of Marvel Comics’ number one hit stand in 1939, Marvel’s home has always been New York. That’s why we teamed up with Macy’s to bring one of our most iconic characters to New York City’s most When the opportunity arose to return to one of our iconic events, we knew it was the perfect fit for Spider-Man and the legacy of our brand,” said Chris Fondacaro. Head of the Marvel franchise. “We’re really excited to celebrate our roots and fans while honoring John Romita Sr., one of Marvel Comics’ most unforgettable comic book creators.”
The 98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will be broadcast in the United States on Thursday, November 28th on NBC and streamed on Peacock.
Spider-Man first debuted in 1981 at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, then in 1987 as Marvel’s first full-size balloon. Spider-Man quickly became a favorite of parade watchers and fans at other events for more than a decade. After the original balloon was retired, Spidey returned to the parade in 2009 and ran as part of the parade until 2014.
“Fans will be delighted to see Spider-Man return to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and we’re excited to welcome everyone’s favorite web-slinger to this year’s amazing balloon lineup,” said Macy’s Thanksgiving Producer Jordan Dubey. I couldn’t be more excited to do this.” Day parade. “Just like the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Spider-Man is a true New York City icon, and live audiences and viewers across the country are thrilled to see Spider-Man soaring high above the streets of the Big Apple. I can’t wait for Thanksgiving morning. ”
For more information on this news, please read the press release below.
New York, NY — September 30, 2024 — This Thanksgiving, Spider-Man will make a grand return to the streets and skies of New York City. Marvel and Macy’s are releasing an all-new Spider-Man balloon inspired by and paying homage to comic book legend John Romita Sr.’s iconic art style, set to debut during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28th. will be unveiled for the first time.
For the first time in 10 years, Spider-Man will return Marvel to one of New York City’s most iconic events, celebrating Marvel and Spider-Man’s roots in New York, the home of Marvel and its 85-year comic book history.
“Since the launch of Marvel Comics’ number one hit stand in 1939, Marvel’s home has always been New York. That’s why we teamed up with Macy’s to bring one of our most iconic characters to New York City’s most When the opportunity arose to return to one of our iconic events, we knew it was the perfect fit for Spider-Man and the legacy of our brand,” said Chris Fondacaro. Head of the Marvel franchise. “We’re really excited to celebrate our roots and fans while honoring John Romita Sr., one of Marvel Comics’ most unforgettable comic book creators.”
“Fans will be delighted to see Spider-Man return to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and we’re excited to welcome everyone’s favorite web-slinger to this year’s amazing balloon lineup,” said Macy’s Thanksgiving Producer Jordan Dubey. I couldn’t be more excited to do this.” Day parade. “Just like the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Spider-Man is a true New York City icon, and live audiences and viewers across the country are thrilled to see Spider-Man soaring high above the streets of the Big Apple. I can’t wait for Thanksgiving morning. ”
Inimitable Marvel artist and art director John Romita Sr.’s Spider-Man art and creative vision remains one of the most globally recognized versions of Spider-Man to date. Many great artists have brought Peter Parker/Spider-Man to life over the decades, but John Romita Sr. is one of the most influential artists in Spider-Man’s classic cast, rogues gallery, and love interests like Mary Jane. created some of the most definitive eras of Spider-Man, including many of the For this edition of Spider-Man, Macy’s Parade Studios artisans worked closely with Marvel to bring John Romita Sr.’s iconic design to life.
Spider-Man was co-created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko and first appeared in 1962’s Amazing Fantasy #15. Spider-Man then became a cornerstone after headlining his own comic book series, The Amazing Spider-Man, and many other series. of the Marvel Universe. Since his first appearance, the friendly New York neighborhood hero has become one of the most globally recognized characters of all time, starring in comic book series, video games, movies, television, animation, toys, and more. The Amazing Spider-Man continues to be one of the best-selling comics in the comic book industry.
Spider-Man first debuted in 1981 at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, then in 1987 as Marvel’s first full-size balloon. Spider-Man quickly became a favorite of parade watchers and fans at other events for more than a decade. After the original balloon was retired, Spidey returned to the parade in 2009 and ran as part of the parade until 2014.
The 98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will be broadcast in the United States on Thursday, November 28th on NBC and streamed on Peacock. Check your local listings for more information. For more information, visit macys.com/parade. To follow and join in the excitement, check out @macys on various social platforms and follow #MacysParade.
