As we move towards closing out 2025, Nintendo’s iconic Mario franchise is celebrating its 40th anniversary in some big ways. Fans have already enjoyed Mario Kart World, remasters of the Super Mario Galaxy games, the reveal of the new Super Mario Bros. Galaxy movie, and more. Now, Mario is set to make a special appearance at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in the United States.
This year, Nintendo will feature a brand-new Mario balloon in the parade to commemorate 40 years of the beloved franchise. Nintendo recently announced the Mario balloon on its social media channels, revealing that this will be a completely new design making its debut at this year’s event.
The render of Nintendo’s planned Mario balloon looks vibrant, clean, and fun — perfectly capturing the spirit of the character. Notably, this marks the first time Mario himself will appear in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
While Mario is making his debut, other video game characters have appeared in the parade before. Sonic the Hedgehog has been featured in past years, and Nintendo isn’t a stranger to the event either. Pikachu from Pokémon has appeared as one of the parade floats, making the company a familiar presence.
With Mario joining the lineup for the first time, fans have even more reasons to celebrate this milestone anniversary of one of gaming’s most beloved franchises. Stay tuned as the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade approaches, and don’t miss the chance to see Mario float above the streets!
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