Gaming is set to make a big impact this year at the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Bandai Namco has announced that the iconic character Pac-Man will debut as a new balloon in the famous parade.
The Pac-Man balloon will make its first appearance on November 27, the day the parade takes place. Bandai Namco shared the exciting news and details about the new balloon in a social media post earlier this week.
Over the years, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has featured several video game characters, including Sonic the Hedgehog and Pikachu from Pokémon. However, this year promises to be extra special, with multiple 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. This lineup highlights the growing influence of gaming culture in one of America’s most beloved holiday traditions.
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