An iconic Disney character has made his return to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade following a 12-year hiatus. The famous Buzz Lightyear balloon made its appearance on the streets of New York City for the annual event.

The Disney character, which Tim Allen voiced in the Toy Story franchise films, Patrick Warburton in the Buzz Lightyear TV series, and Chris Evans in the 2022 animated film Lightyear, debuted at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2008 and held a spot in the lineup until 2013.

The Buzz Lightyear balloon measures 67.7 feet long, 39.9 feet wide, and 34.3 feet tall, making it one of the widest balloons in the parade.

During the 2013 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the Buzz Lightyear balloon experienced an issue. The Toy Story character’s left arm was damaged by one of the

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