Gaming is set to make a big impact this year in the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, as Bandai Namco has announced that Pac-Man will be featured as a new balloon in the iconic event.

The Pac-Man balloon is making its debut on November 27, the day the parade takes place. Bandai Namco shared the exciting news and details about the balloon in a social media post earlier this week, revealing that the classic video game character will be joining the lineup of parade balloons for the first time.

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has a history of showcasing beloved video game characters, including Sonic the Hedgehog and Pikachu from Pokémon. However, this year promises to be even more special, with a variety of new balloons inspired by popular video games.

In addition to Pac-Man, it was announced earlier this month that Nintendo will be introducing a Mario balloon to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Super Mario Bros.

With these additions, the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is shaping up to be a must-watch event for gaming fans and parade enthusiasts alike.
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