Have you ever seen a child with a balloon? It’s fun to watch. Kids pay attention to the world around them: They know that when you let go of something, it falls. Balloons don't follow these ...

The history of balloon flight dates to 1783, when two French brothers, Joseph and Etienne Montgolfier, discovered that filling a bag with hot air would cause it to rise. They demonstrated their ...

But one attraction dating back to the fourth Macy's parade in 1927 soars over them all — the giant character balloons. Designed and built in-house by artists and engineers with Macy's Studio ...

Over nearly a century of this New York City tradition, its big bright balloons have had plenty of blowouts Kate Hogan is Director of Digital Specials and Features at PEOPLE, as well as the editor ...

There are so many exciting ways to celebrate New Year’s. From jotting down your resolutions to hosting a party and indulging ...

These baby quotes range from hilarious to heartfelt. Whether you need to remember what makes parenthood so special — or, let's be honest, a cute caption to go along with your Instagram birth ...

They're up, up and — almost — away. The massive helium balloons that will float through New York City for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade took shape on Wednesday, when they were filled ...

The balloons in the Macy’s parade have evolved over the years, but they always feature beloved cartoon characters both old and new. This year’s parade will feature four new balloons alongside ...

It’s not only a problem in New Orleans. While balloon releases can be a symbolic act for people either celebrating or mourning, they also pose significant environmental risks. In places like the ...

And, it's not a Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade without giant balloons floating between the skyscrapers of New York City. So, what can we expect to see during this year's parade? Here's the full ...