In an interview with Polygon, the parade’s executive producer, Will Coss, also shared that the brand-new balloon is particularly inspired by the artwork of John Romita Sr. As Coss said: This Spider-Man balloon is the first time the popular comic book hero has been part of the Macy’s parade since 2014.

Spider-Man is swinging into the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with an amazing new look. For the first time since 2014, the web-slinger will soar above the streets of New York City with a new parade balloon crafted in the style of late Marvel Comics art director and legendary Amazing Spider-Man artist John Romita Sr.

Spider-Man gets one more day this week — one more Turkey Day, at least, as the friendly neighborhood superhero returns to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. His balloon, which hasn’t been featured in the parade since 2014,

A new Spider-Man balloon will fly in this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, marking the return of the New York City superhero to the balloon lineup after a decade of absence. New Spider-Man Balloon The newly designed balloon honors the 85th anniversary of Marvel Comics.