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Up, Up, and Away: The Magical World of Parade Balloons
- Parade balloons make a spectacular sight, but there is more to these floating wonders than meets the eye.
- Balloons made their parade debut in 1927 with Felix the Cat, a 60 feet long and 30 feet high creation.
- Balloons replaced live animals in the parades, which sometimes scared children. Mickey Mouse made his debut in 1934.
- Gracing the skies with their magical presence, giant parade balloons rely on helium to float.
- Engineers have to be careful about how much helium to use; they figure out the right amount, like dunking a small model of the balloon in water.
- Parade balloons are created through computer designs, and made from a special plastic called polyurethane sewn together by skilled workers.
- As a blend of science and art, parading through streets, balloon producers ensure that they maintain safety measures for spectators, hindered by weather conditions.
- Not just being a sign of fun and frolicking, balloons are a tribute to the teamwork, creativity and problem-solving talents of many artists and engineers making the generations smile.
- They are widely popular, featured in annual events around the world, bringing joy to millions of people of all ages.
- Whether a classic character or a new one that caught the eye, behind every floating balloon is an incredible story.
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