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Wednesday Nov 23, 2011
See Sonic in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
In the US, Thanksgiving day is almost here! If you’re looking for something to do while your turkey is cooking, look no further… Sonic will be flying down the streets of New York City in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade! Sonic will be the first giant balloon to float down the streets, kicking off the parade (If you’re watching from home, he should be on television at 10:01 a.m.). This is actually Sonic’s second time in the parade — he was the first video game character to be in the parade back in 1993, and now he’s back for his 20th anniversary. Over the past 20 years, Sonic has evolved as one of gaming’s greatest icons, with his blue body and unforgettable spikes being recognized worldwide as a symbol of speed, adventure and fun.
On Thanksgiving, the Sonic balloon will sky rocket into the atmosphere with massive blue spikes, his signature white gloves and red shoes, shining in the sun. For his parade return, Sonic will measure approximately 48-feet tall, 60-feet long, and 26-feet wide, solidifying his presence, once again, as a historic character in the 2011 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade line-up. The 85th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade airs across the United States on NBC-TV, Thursday, November 24, 2011 from 9:00 am – Noon, in all time zones. See more photos of the Sonic balloon on our Flickr.
Posted by Kellie in Sonic Generations on 9:20:41AM Nov 23, 2011
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Comment # 1
I love how very Adventure 1-esque the balloon looks.
Posted by Laelaps on November 23rd, 2011 at 9:26 am
Comment # 2
Balloon looks awesome
Posted by ShadiNeko on November 23rd, 2011 at 9:31 am
Comment # 3
Im so excited for this! Too bad I’ll only get to see it on t.v. :C
Posted by CaptainMika on November 23rd, 2011 at 9:33 am
Comment # 4
where is the balloon classic Sonic? would be great to see the balloons of the modern and classic sonic together (and a great advertisement for sonic Generations) =)
Posted by victor campos on November 23rd, 2011 at 9:35 am
Comment # 5
Just like City Escape from Sonic Adventure 2
Posted by Connor Oud on November 23rd, 2011 at 9:37 am
Comment # 6
I want to see it from the Netherlands, Timezone GMT+1. At wich time i have to tune in?
Posted by Connor Oud on November 23rd, 2011 at 9:40 am
Comment # 7
(“Classic” Sonic’s balloon is destroyed)
Ooh he’s going to be the first balloon~?! Awesome! I’m heading to Central Park today to see his balloon blow up~! To bad its raining, I would’ve brought Werehog with me! ^ ^ <3
Posted by Luna on November 23rd, 2011 at 9:42 am
Comment # 8
Sonic!!!
Posted by Michael on November 23rd, 2011 at 9:42 am
Comment # 9
What a pleasant way to end Sonic’s 20th birthday year. Thanks SEGA!
Posted by Mufasa on November 23rd, 2011 at 9:52 am
Comment # 10
@Mufasa:
There’s still Sonic CD!
The 20th Anniversary isn’t over yet!
Also, let’s make sure there are no meddling lampposts this time around! XD
Posted by VizardJeffhog on November 23rd, 2011 at 9:54 am
Comment # 11
Woo! He’ll be on at 10:01 AM!! That’s the exact info I’ve been looking for. Too bad I’ll be on the road at that time. I’ve got my VCR set.
They say this is his second appearance? I know for a fact I saw him in the 1995 Macy’s parade. 16 years I’ve waited to see him again!!!
Posted by Trance88 on November 23rd, 2011 at 10:12 am
Comment # 12
to bad i’ll miss it. not gonna bea round tv at that time i believe.
Posted by unknown on November 23rd, 2011 at 10:48 am
Comment # 13
This is very cool. You can guarantee that I’ll be watching for this!
Posted by Gibbagobba on November 23rd, 2011 at 11:33 am
Comment # 14
@Connor Oud:
The balloon is not Sonic Adventure 2, you can just look at the shoes and tell. Son’s SA2 shoes have an upside down U impression to help grind on the rails. Looks cooler too
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Posted by TranceLord on November 23rd, 2011 at 11:48 am
Comment # 15
Well, I guess it would make sense for him to be the first baloon, cause the other baloons are “Too Slolw!”
Posted by Naxal710 on November 23rd, 2011 at 11:51 am
Comment # 16
Great ballon
Posted by Victor on November 23rd, 2011 at 1:47 pm
Comment # 17
nice ballon
Posted by teirusu on November 23rd, 2011 at 2:45 pm
Comment # 18
I’m all set to fly our blue one tomorrow
Posted by Nestor Galeano on November 23rd, 2011 at 5:45 pm
Comment # 19
Macy’s Parade on TV SUCKS BIG TIME! Don’t get to see any floats or balloons, just stupid dancing and singing crap in front of Macy’s Store!!!!!!!!!! Whatever happened to watching the PARADE????? I switched to Chicago, at least they show the floats and bands and balloons!!!!
Posted by Becky Edwards on November 24th, 2011 at 7:36 am
Comment # 20
I agree with Becky. Live in Baton Rouge I wanted to see the baloons, bands and the parade buy did not see but a few. Turned it off. Talked to my sister in Denver and she said the same thing. Turned it off. What a shame to ruin a great parade.
Posted by Donna on November 24th, 2011 at 8:39 am
Comment # 21
I’m watching the parade right now and I was so delighted to see the Sonic balloon not only in the parade but at the FRONT of the line no less!!! I have no idea how you guys did it, but the first character balloon! This is the best Thanksgiving Parade ever. Just thought you guys should know that you made this SEGA fan very, very, very happy. <3
Posted by Joanie on November 24th, 2011 at 9:16 am
Comment # 22
Flipped over to the Macy’s parade, mostly just to see Sonic
We were flipping back and forth between two parades. lol
Posted by 2BIT on November 25th, 2011 at 8:26 am
Comment # 23
I love how they used Splash Hill Zone Act 1 on TV when he showed up on screen!
Posted by Thurston8533 on November 30th, 2011 at 10:11 am