Avid science fiction fans are sure to delight in the news of this Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade balloon that will be arriving during the event this year. Unveiled by Funko, the balloon is a Funko Pop!-inspired take on Grogu (AKA Baby Yoda) from the hit series Star Wars: The Mandalorian and features the character chasing after its toy. The balloon is likely to not come as a surprise to avid fans and parade-goers alike given the fandom surrounding the cute alien character over the past several years.
Funko announced the new Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade balloon on Twitter saying, "Funko is proud to announce that a Funko Pop!-Inspired balloon featuring Grogu from the beloved Star Wars series The Mandalorian, will fly at this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade."
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This Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon is Star Wars-Themed
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