This week 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
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/the-puppeteer-who-brought-balloons-to-the-thanksgiving-day-parade-180947863/

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!