Thousands of people filled the streets of Santiago to watch the end-of-year parade of giant inflatables, inspired by characters from television, film, and popular culture, such as Harry Potter, Hello Kitty, and El Chavo del Ocho.

This year, the parade featured 13 giant balloons: Hello Kitty, Kuromi, Ralf, Paw Patrol, Harry Potter, Bugs Bunny, El Chavo del Ocho, Bluey, Sonic, Batman, Peppa Pig, Colorito, and The Powerpuff Girls.

The 10-meter-tall structure of the Harry Potter balloon was lifted into the air with ropes and guided by a team of 40 people and captured the attention of many attendees.

The parade began at midday and covered approximately 3 kilometers, running from Salvador Avenue to La Moneda, in front of the presidential palace, with a magical show full of color and excitement.

AP video by Alexandre Plaza