Want to watch jumbo-sized Bluey, Minnie Mouse and Buzz Lightyear come to life before your eyes?

The Macy’s Balloon Inflation Celebration is your chance. It might just be the most underrated event of the New York City holiday season — and it’s absolutely free!

The event has been held on Thanksgiving Eve since 1994 and many say it’s even better than the parade itself.

During the event, inflation teams and parade officials prep the giant balloons for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Teams of workers slowly fill each compartment of each balloon with helium from large trucks. You get to see characters go from flat to fantastic right before your eyes.

Guests will marvel as this year’s balloons, including classic favorites and newcomers such as Pac-Man, Pikachu and SpongeBob SquarePants,

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