Program Details*

Title

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Description

In a few weeks, New York will host the 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. And for the 14th time, Jim Poserina will be among the nearly 2,000 handlers who guide the famous balloons down through the streets of Manhattan. Go behind the scenes to see what it takes to be part of this iconic piece of Americana and what the parade-day experience is really like for those who make it happen.

Presenter’s Name

Jim Poserina

Presenter’s Bio

Jim Poserina of Central New Jersey Mensa became a balloon handler in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2011. Over the years his assignments have included Mickey Mouse, Kool-Aid Man, Pikachu, Ronald McDonald, and Bluey.

*Note: The information above is a draft provided by the presenter and may be different in the HalloweeM Program Booklet (when it becomes available).

Date/Time/Location†

Saturday at 1:30 PM in Willow

†Note: The date, time & location listed in our PAAG (when it becomes available) supersedes the date, time & location listed here, if different. The hotel layout for HalloweeM can be found here.

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