Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons come to life in Manhattan inflation event

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade balloon inflation took place on Wednesday in Manhattan, with young reporter Jacob Einiger covering the event. Families enjoyed seeing the balloons, with the Minion being a crowd favorite among children. Macy's Studios prepares for the parade 18 months in advance, with each balloon taking months to create. The first parade was held 100 years ago, but this is the 98th due to helium conservation during World War II. Police are monitoring weather conditions to ensure safety, as some balloons weigh up to 25,000 pounds. There were no safety issues reported during the inflation event on West 77th Street.