USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -In 1927, the gigantic balloons that are now the signature element of the parade made their first appearance with the help of helium. The balloons replaced the zoo animals that were frightening to some children, and the first balloons included cartoon characters like Felix the Cat.

Detailed explanation-2: -Macy’s Inc. Felix the Cat was the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade’s first ever giant balloon, introduced in 1927.

Detailed explanation-3: -A modestly sized Felix the Cat balloon became the first in the parade in 1927. Photo courtesy of the Bill Smith collection. #1 Felix the Cat was the first balloon character.

Detailed explanation-4: -The first-ever balloon was Felix the Cat Felix, the “biggest star of his time, ” as Silverman told PEOPLE, debuted in 1927. However, he was filled with air and not helium; instead of soaring above the New York City streets, he was held up by stilts.

Detailed explanation-5: -Balloons were introduced in 1927 with Felix the Cat having the honor of being the first parade balloon.