Papa Smurf by Peyo

I don't know much about Belgian cartoonist Peyo (1928-1992), creator of the Smurfs, but he looks as if he enjoyed his work. His souvenir sketch of Papa Smurf is currently listed on AbeBooks.

Peyo
AbeBooks listing accessed April 20, 2022

https://www.abebooks.com/art-prints/Pierre-%60Peyo%60-Culliford-Autograph-signed-sketches/31161693683/bd?cm_ven=nl&cm_cat=trg&cm_pla=want_CM&cm_ite=viewbook

April 27, 2022 Update:  The price represents 1250 Swiss francs.

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2014 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon Inflation

One of my favorite things to do in New York is to attend the balloon inflation for the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. This takes place on the Wednesday night before the parade. The photographs are mine except as noted.

Welcome to the 88th Annual Macy's Inflation Celebration

Photo by Cathy Calabria

Harold the Fireman

Photo by Cathy Calabria

Chloe the Holiday Clown balloonicle

Photo by Cathy Calabria

Snoopy and Woodstock

Photo by Cathy Calabria

Snoopy and Woodstock

Photo by Cathy Calabria

Eruptor (from Skylanders), new for 2014

Wiggleworm

Spider-Man

Photo by Cathy Calabria

Spider-Man

Spider-Man

Spider-Man

Finn & Jake

Pikachu, a new version for 2014

The Pillsbury Doughboy, a new version for 2014

Papa Smurf and Candy Cane

Photo by Cathy Calabria

Papa Smurf

Candy Cane

Chippey from Elf on the Shelf

Spongebob Squarepants

Photo by Cathy Calabria

Spongebob Squarepants

Spongebob Squarepants and an Elf

Elves

Macy's Red Believe Star

From above:  Wiggleworm, Spider-Man, Finn & Jake

Wiggleworm, Spider-Man, Finn & Jake

Spider-Man

Finn & Jake, Pikachu, "Yes, Virginia"

"Yes, Virginia," The Pillsbury Doughboy, Candy Cane, Papa Smurf, Elf on the Shelf

The view from above West 81st Street

The Hayden Planetarium

Note:  I did not get to see the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade this year, and none of my past contributors have provided any photos. So if you're one of the 3.5 million people who did see the parade and you'd like to share your images here, let me know.

As a matter of course, my past Thanksgiving posts remain available for your review:

Kiss at the 2014 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

The Charlie Brown Balloon at MoCCA Fest 2014

The 2013 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

The 2013 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon Inflation

The 2012 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

The 2012 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon Inflation

The 2010 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

The 2008 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

The 2005 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Maurice Sendak's Wild Thing Balloon Design

Keith Haring's Figure with Heart Balloon

Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet

Remember Alice?

Wild Turkeys

Peter Arno:  Pilgrim's Progress

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2013 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon Inflation

Balloons for the 2013 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade were inflated Wednesday evening. These photos only show those balloons situated along West 81st Street across the street from the Hayden Planetarium.

The Wizard of Oz, Spider-Man, Harold the Policeman, Pikachu, Harold the Fireman

Spider-Man, Harold the Policeman, Pikachu

The Hayden Planetarium reflecting Pikachu, Harold the Fireman, and the Pillsbury Doughboy

The Hayden Planetarium reflecting Pikachu, Harold the Fireman, and other balloons

Harold the Fireman

The Pillsbury Doughboy

Finn & Jake

The Wizard of Oz, Spider-Man, Harold the Policeman, Pikachu

Harold the Fireman, the Pillsbury Doughboy, Finn & Jake

Finn & Jake

Buzz Lightyear 

Buzz Lightyear

Harold the Fireman

Spider-Man, Football, Harold the Policeman

"The Wizard of Oz" 75th Anniversary

Spider-Man

"Yes, Virginia"

Chippey from Elf on the Shelf

Compressed helium

Papa Smurf

Elves

Macy's Red Believe Star

December 8, 2013 Update: I did not get to see the balloons being inflated down on 77th Street, but a friend did. Here are the photos:

Toothless and Spinning Dreidel

Hello Kitty and Fish

Hello Kitty

Happy Hippo

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Note:  Here are some other timely Thanksgiving posts:

The 2012 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

The 2012 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon Inflation

The 2010 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

The 2008 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

The 2005 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Maurice Sendak's Wild Thing Balloon Design

Keith Haring's Figure with Heart Balloon

Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet

Wild Turkeys

Peter Arno:  Pilgrim's Progress

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