Bluey” fans were ecstatic to see the balloon back on its feet (more suitably, in the air) during the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. On Wednesday, the massive balloon of the beloved children’s character popped during inflation along Central Park West ahead of the parade.

Sarah Maslin Nir has covered the annual event in New York City through freezing temperatures, gusting winds and always crowded sidewalks.

Bluey fans were relieved to learn that the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade balloon inspired by the title character of the beloved animated children's series recovered in time to participate in the annual holiday event.

While it's always a treat to watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade every year, you can always be sure that something will go wrong. Last year, it was the Monkey D. Luffy balloon deflating in the middle of the parade,

This year's parade features 17 giant, helium-filled character balloons, 22 floats, 700 clowns as well as award-winning singers and actors.

The balloon of Bluey, the beloved children’s cartoon character, popped during inflation the day before the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

About two dozen protesters briefly disrupted the procession near 55th Street and were taken into custody, the police said.

Al, Savannah and Hoda are back to bring you the 98th edition of the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade. TODAY.com captured each and every moment live as it happened.

The first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade mishap has occurred. On Thursday evening, one of the major giant balloons popped during inflation. Based on footage and a report from NBC New York, the Bluey balloon popped in some capacity.

The 16 metre long balloon of the beloved hit kids’ TV character popped while it was being inflated but thankfully made a quick recovery so that it was ready to fly high above crowds during the famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in Manhattan.