Universals Holiday Parade Featuring Macy's - Full Parade 2023

Brace yourselves for the holiday spectacle of the year – Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s! 🎅 If your idea of the perfect holiday parade involves a light snowfall, twinkling lights, joyful music, and a mix of merry mayhem, then you're in for a treat.

As a member of the parade's operations team, I've got the inside scoop on what it takes to bring this spectacular experience to life. It's no small feat – requiring countless Team Members working year-round to create a winter wonderland right in the heart of Universal Studios Florida.

In this video, join me as we explore the fascinating facts that make this parade truly extraordinary:

🚗 The parade travels over 26 miles throughout Universal Studios Florida each night, bringing holiday cheer to every corner.

🎈 The 15 hand-crafted floats featuring characters from Despicable Me, Madagascar, Shrek, and more are colossal, weighing in at about 30,000 pounds and measuring 35 feet long.

🌟 The Macy's star balloons, a holiday parade classic, measure an impressive 24 feet wide – as wide as five taxi cars!

🎈 Balloon pilots undergo rigorous training each summer to master the art of piloting these massive floats, making it a team effort of nearly 300 people.

🕺 Over 100 dancers and characters, all decked out in their holiday finest, bring the parade to life with mesmerizing performances.

❄️ The parade finale features a special Florida snow flurry, creating a magical winter atmosphere in the heart of the Sunshine State.

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