Look up in the sky – it’s neither a bird, nor a plane but the beloved Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons taking shape! Come see for yourself how the likes of Snoopy, Dora the Explorer and Spiderman become their true selves. It takes alot of helium for these characters to come to life. The festivities surrounding their on-site inflation starts around 3pm on Thanksgiving Eve ( November 23rd), winding around the Museum of Natural History beginning at 79th Street and Columbus Avenue. It’s a ton of fun but be prepared for the crowds.