As we move towards closing out 2025, Nintendo’s iconic Mario franchise is celebrating its 40th anniversary in some exciting ways. The year has already seen major events such as Mario Kart World, remastered editions of the Super Mario Galaxy games, and the reveal of the new Super Mario Bros. Galaxy movie. And now, Mario is set to make a grand appearance at a beloved American tradition: the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
This year, Nintendo will feature a brand-new Mario balloon in the parade to honor four decades of the beloved franchise. The company announced the Mario balloon on its social media channels earlier this week, sharing a clean and vibrant render of the planned design. This balloon will make its debut at the Macy’s Parade and mark the very first time Mario himself has been part of the event.
While Mario’s appearance is a first, video game characters have made their way into the parade before. Sonic the Hedgehog has previously been featured, and Nintendo is no stranger to the event, having brought Pokémon’s Pikachu to life as one of the parade floats.
Mario’s inclusion in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a thrilling milestone in the ongoing celebration of this legendary franchise’s 40 years of joy and entertainment. Fans nationwide can look forward to seeing this iconic character soar high above the parade route this holiday season.
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