A welcome form of inflation: Balloons take shape for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

NEW YORK (AP) — Giant balloons are getting into shape for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Crews inflated the giant characters Wednesday on the streets of New York City. The parade kicks off Thursday morning. Dozens of huge balloons are set to take to the skies, and floats, entertainers, marching bands and more will grace the streets. More than 100 balloon technicians and volunteers worked Wednesday to puff up dozens of characters. Officials are watching the weather, since the forecast as of Wednesday evening calls for a somewhat gusty day. Under New York City law, the balloons are grounded if sustained winds exceed 23 mph (37 kph) or wind gusts are over 35 mph (56 kph).

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