As we approach the close of 2025, Nintendo’s iconic Mario franchise is celebrating a major milestone: its 40th anniversary. To mark four decades of the beloved series, Nintendo has rolled out a variety of special events and releases. Fans have already enjoyed highlights such as Mario Kart World, remasters of the Super Mario Galaxy games, the reveal of the new Super Mario Bros. Galaxy movie, and more.
Adding to the celebration, Mario is set to make a grand appearance in the United States during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Nintendo recently announced via its social media channels that a brand-new Mario balloon will debut in this year’s parade, honoring 40 years of the franchise.
The reveal includes a clean and vibrant render of the planned Mario balloon, promising a fun and eye-catching addition to the parade lineup. Notably, this will be the very first time Mario himself has appeared as a balloon in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
While Mario makes his parade debut, other video game characters have appeared in past years. For example, Sonic the Hedgehog has been featured as a balloon before. Additionally, Nintendo is no stranger to the parade festivities—Pikachu from Pokémon has previously appeared as one of the floats.
With Mario joining this celebrated lineup, fans can look forward to a memorable and festive tribute to one of gaming’s most enduring and loved characters.
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