While the small ones are often enough to bring about smiles, large hot-air balloons can take us to breathtaking heights.

Balloons range in size and shape, depending on the character and the pose created. The Minnie Mouse balloon debuting this ...

These New Yorkers are pumped for the Thanksgiving Day Parade. Hundreds of spectators gathered on the Upper West Side Wednesday to watch both classic characters and new additions take flight ahead ...

Stephen Yang Crowds lined the entrance to the inflation at 72nd Street and Columbus Avenue in hopes of catching a glimpse of ...

Jennifer Hudson, Idina Menzel and Kylie Minogue were among those who performed at this year's edition of the Turkey Day ...

This year's parade features 17 giant, helium-filled character balloons, 22 floats, 700 clowns as well as award-winning ...