Summary
Once again, Pikachu and Eevee ofPokemonfame will fly above Manhattan as part of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in a massive balloon. Nintendo’s famous monster-wrangling RPG series has been a staple of pop culture since it first took the world by storm in the late 90s, as evidenced byPokemon’s presence in the annual Macy’s paradestarting in 2001. The Macy’s parade is host to many musical performances and fun floats, with some even being inspired by popular video games likeSonic the Hedgehog.
Macy’sPokemonballoons have taken on many different forms over the years, with the first few simply being a giant, inflatable version of series mascot Pikachu being flown by a custom Volkswagen Beetle named the “Pokemobile.” In later years, Pikachu would be featured alongside thePokemonfranchise’s signature PokeBall, statues of legendary Pokemon like Reshiram and Zekrom, a cute snowman version of Pikachu, and eventually its fellowPokemonmascot Eevee. ThePikachu and EeveePokemonMacy’s parade floatwas flown during last year’s event, riding on a Poke Ball-themed sleigh to celebrate the then-impending release ofPokemon Scarlet and Violet.
Much to the delight ofPokemonfans around the world, Pikachu and Eevee are coming back to this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. ThePokemonMacy’s parade float will once again depict Pikachu and Eevee soaring above Manhattan on their Poke Ball-inspired sled as it moves along the parade route, eventually arriving at Macy’s Herald Square. Taito Okiura, vice president of marketing at The Pokemon Company International, expressed his excitement at seeingPokemonreturn to the Macy’s parade for the 23rd consecutive year, saying that The Pokemon Company is honored to be included once again in 2023.
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The past few years have been a pretty exciting time for thePokemonfranchise thanks tothe launch ofPokemon Scarlet and Violetlast year and the continuing success ofPokemon GO. 2023 has continued this momentum with the release ofScarlet and Violet’sThe Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 1: The Teal MaskDLC, which takes players to a new setting named Kitakami to search for new legendary Pokemon. The ever-popularPokemon Trading Card Gameis also expanding with new packs based onScarlet and Violet, and theDetective Pikachu Returnsspin-off was released on the Nintendo Switch a few weeks ago.
All thisPokemonnews is being capped off by Pikachu and Eevee’s triumphant return at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade later this month, in which the two Pokemon will be flown above the bustling New York City streets as part of the annual Holiday season tradition. Viewers will be able to see thePokemonfloat and many other attractions by tuning in to the Macy’s parade on NBC and Peacock on November 23.
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