Spider-Man Returns to Macy’s Parade

After a 10 year respite Marvel’s friendly, neighborhood web-slinger is returning to New York.

Watching Spider-Man flying over the streets of Manhattan was one of the highlights of my youth, even if he was just a balloon. From 1987 to 1998 the iconic balloon, designed by John Romita Sr., captivated the hearts and minds young and old alike. And on November 26, 2009, millions of fans will feel their Spider-senses tingling with the return of our favorite addition to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

“Spider-Man’s return to the Macy’s Balloon line-up this year is an event of seismic magnitude,” says Robin Hall, executive producer of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. “When is Spider-man coming back? is a question that has been shouted from the sidelines each and every year we inflate our helium giants on Thanksgiving eve.”

The new Spider-Man balloon debuting this year will combine the classic pose – outstretched arms and bent legs (his ‘wall-crawling’ style) – with an updated suit, defined contours and his signature web-shooting hand pose.

Simon Philips, President of Worldwide Consumer Products for Marvel Entertainment, said: “We couldn’t be more excited to bring Spider-Man back to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, a landmark event that millions anticipate each year. The enduring popularity of New York’s own friendly neighborhood Super Hero has only grown since the last time he appeared in the Parade and we are certain the new Spider-Man balloon will delight both long-time fans and new audiences alike,"

(Original Spider-Man Balloon)

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade garners over 50 million viewers and around 3.5 million spectators who line the streets of New York City, ready to usher in the holiday season.

MultiPurposePoni
10/9/2009
Marvel

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56 Comments

	@CBM: I couldn't help it ;) MultiPurposePoni - 10/9/2009, 9:13 AM
	I would always be disappointed that His hand was deflating on camera. Just limp and waving...... The balloon that is.... TucsonRican - 10/9/2009, 9:21 AM
	Balloons are cool...... teabag - 10/9/2009, 9:22 AM
	I worry about you, teabag, my buddy liked balloons too and look what happened to him: MultiPurposePoni - 10/9/2009, 9:32 AM
	Multi@ wow your right...i dont want black heads :P teabag - 10/9/2009, 9:38 AM
	Aww man. I was hoping I wouldn't have to see the Spider-Man balloon at the Macy’s Day Parade. He's always trying to fondle little kids. BmanHall - 10/9/2009, 9:44 AM
	I can't wait for the spidy balloon to terrorize the streets again, my fondest thanksgiving memories are of him crashing into light posts during the parade. thwhtGuardian - 10/9/2009, 10:52 AM
	@Bman: He told me he was digging in my pockets for spare change :( @thwhtknight: He was zoning in on the Goblin, and those damn civilians wouldn't let go of the ropes! MultiPurposePoni - 10/9/2009, 10:52 AM
	Lmao!!! BALLOONS are cool! LEEE777 - 10/9/2009, 11:07 AM
	Great article MULTI! :) Lets just hope this guy isnt there... ;D joshw24 - 10/9/2009, 11:12 AM
	Josh/LEEE@lmao teabag - 10/9/2009, 11:20 AM
	Good find Multi... but i never watch the parade. Hope they don't use the other balloon spiderman. Rokrad - 10/9/2009, 11:23 AM
	MultiPurposePoni - 10/9/2009, 11:30 AM
	rokrod: thats just wrong! lol! I want Wonder WOman to be there too. I feel so left out! no one ever invites her or makes a movie of her =( KeepItReal - 10/9/2009, 12:08 PM
	@KIR: Wonder Woman? In NYC? That Lasso of Truth would wear out ;) If you want a balloon, here you go MultiPurposePoni - 10/9/2009, 12:13 PM
	i dont want it! she looks like olive oil!!! >:( KeepItReal - 10/9/2009, 12:21 PM
	Soooo ungrateful MultiPurposePoni - 10/9/2009, 12:23 PM
	bendito. heres a picture so you can make it better! =) KeepItReal - 10/9/2009, 12:35 PM
	notice the difference? lol KeepItReal - 10/9/2009, 12:36 PM
	Yeah, the other pic didn't have a lasso MultiPurposePoni - 10/9/2009, 12:42 PM
	=) KeepItReal - 10/9/2009, 12:47 PM
	@ KeepItReal: Damn! A Wonder Woman balloon at the parade!?!? Those boobs would be EPIC HUGE! BmanHall - 10/9/2009, 1:04 PM
	@ MultiPurposePoni: Did he find any? BmanHall - 10/9/2009, 1:06 PM
	ahhhhhhhh je$us....the pictures in here get funnier every day. love the FAIL pic - look to the side and see all those Disney VHS tapes.......THIS MAN PREDICTED THE MERGER! Keven - 10/9/2009, 1:18 PM
	YES! Torian Brown - 10/9/2009, 1:48 PM
	@Bman: No, but wouldn't stop trying MultiPurposePoni - 10/9/2009, 2:01 PM
	@ MultiPurposePoni: Well be careful this year. I heard he modified his costume a bit... BmanHall - 10/9/2009, 2:15 PM
	@Bman: Looks like he found an easier to shoot the sticky stuff. . . LOOK AUNT MAY, NO HANDS! MultiPurposePoni - 10/9/2009, 2:40 PM
	@ MultiPurposePoni: I just had the worst visual. BmanHall - 10/9/2009, 2:43 PM
	hehehehe.... flashbacks! KeepItReal - 10/9/2009, 2:58 PM
	I DON'T WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT!!!! MultiPurposePoni - 10/9/2009, 3:13 PM
	On to more important things. . . MultiPurposePoni - 10/9/2009, 4:35 PM
	THE BLOWHOLE TO INFLATE IS LOCATED ON OR IN HIS ________________.. GUNSMITH - 10/9/2009, 6:14 PM
	UVULA? MultiPurposePoni - 10/9/2009, 7:11 PM
	hey man, this isn't a wolverine balloon we're talking about here, this is spiderman doesn't SWING that way...well unless your disproportionately stacked like many of marvels fem-fatals. thwhtGuardian - 10/9/2009, 7:41 PM
	@thwhtknight: Spider-Man doesn't, but Peter Parker blew me for a 10 spot last St. Patty's Day. He kept mumbling something about a broken camera. . MultiPurposePoni - 10/9/2009, 8:45 PM
	poor guy, he lives for that camera thwhtGuardian - 10/9/2009, 10:08 PM
	LOL MultiPurposePoni - 10/9/2009, 10:18 PM
	@Program: You know, I WAS about to delete your comment. . . but I think it's better to just let others see how you feel :) MultiPurposePoni - 10/10/2009, 2:56 PM
	Well Multi aparently ProgramResurected feels like a faggot :P ProgramResurected is an asshole teabag - 10/10/2009, 3:01 PM
	program: KeepItReal - 10/10/2009, 3:19 PM
	what is with him? thwhtGuardian - 10/10/2009, 3:30 PM
	@whtGuardian: He's an idiot. How many accounts has he set up now, like 3? He just wants attention. MultiPurposePoni - 10/10/2009, 6:42 PM
	FYI peoples, ProgramResurrected was MyProgram AND Resurrection, and several other Trolls besides. Keep your eyes open for him and be sure to let me know if he comes back to pull crap--so I can keep deleting his accounts. ComicBookMovie - 10/10/2009, 7:44 PM
	Rog-o Mr.G MultiPurposePoni - 10/10/2009, 7:53 PM
	CBM... are you able to block his IP address from making accounts at this site. Just a thought. KeepItReal - 10/10/2009, 8:41 PM
	@KIR: Unfortunately I doubt it. Blocking an IP costs $$$. That POS isn't worth anyone's time or money. Besides, it'll be more fun to keep kicking him out like a stray dog ;) MultiPurposePoni - 10/10/2009, 9:30 PM
	thats too bad. we dont need his kind here. PRogram needs to be DELETED once and for all! ban his articles, his comments, anything related to him. When he posts an article show your support by not posting there yourself. Why are his articles still listed? But more importantly why are people who were so outraged few minutes earlier leaving comments on his articles now like nothing? They need to show unity and not send mixed messages. Denouncing him on one page and then socializing on another is contradictory and a bit hypocritical imho. KeepItReal - 10/10/2009, 9:57 PM
	Yeah! . . . what she said MultiPurposePoni - 10/10/2009, 10:18 PM
	lol... man.. i come here to get away for a bit. have a nice time and talk about WW and other comics. how are you enjoying your tdy? :P KeepItReal - 10/10/2009, 10:39 PM
	Loving it :) I work 4 hrs a day MultiPurposePoni - 10/10/2009, 11:19 PM
	4 hrs a day... skater... haha... KeepItReal - 10/10/2009, 11:42 PM
	What you call skating. . I call efficiency ;) MultiPurposePoni - 10/10/2009, 11:48 PM

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