Today we read the book Balloons Over Broadway by Caldecott Honor artist Melissa Sweet.  This book introduces us to Tony Sarg, the self-taught puppeteer who created the enormous half balloon, half puppets that distinguish the Macy’s parade from other holiday festivities.

You can see some of his designs here

See more about Tony Sarg here:

Learn more about Tony below:
Tony Sarg bio

Learn more about how the balloons are now made here:

You can go to the parade website and learn more, watch videos, play games and more! Click on the link below

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

And have a very Happy Thanksgiving!