As we move towards the close of 2025, Nintendo’s iconic Mario franchise is celebrating a major milestone—its 40th anniversary. Fans have already enjoyed a host of exciting events and releases, including Mario Kart World, remasters of the beloved Super Mario Galaxy games, and the reveal of the upcoming Super Mario Bros. Galaxy movie.
But the celebrations don’t stop there. Mario is set to make a grand appearance in the United States at the prestigious Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. This year, Nintendo will feature a brand-new Mario balloon in the parade, marking a special tribute to four decades of the beloved franchise.
Nintendo officially announced the Mario balloon on its social media channels this week. The planned balloon design looks vibrant, clean, and full of fun, capturing the spirit of the iconic character perfectly. Notably, this will be the very first time Mario himself has appeared as a balloon in the Macy’s Parade.
While Mario is making his debut, Nintendo isn’t new to this famous event. The company’s Pokémon mascot, Pikachu, has appeared as one of the parade floats in previous years. Additionally, other video game characters like Sonic the Hedgehog have also been featured in the parade lineup, showing the growing presence of gaming culture in mainstream celebrations.
With Mario joining the line-up this year, fans can look forward to an exciting addition to an already spectacular event. The 40th anniversary of Mario is shaping up to be a truly memorable celebration for gamers and parade viewers alike.
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