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They’re up, up and — almost — away. The massive helium balloons that will float through City for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade took shape on Wednesday, when they were filled with helium ahead of the big event.

Bluey” fans were ecstatic to see the balloon back on its feet (more suitably, in the air) during the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. On Wednesday, the massive balloon of the beloved children’s character popped during inflation along Central Park West ahead of the parade.