August 16, 2009 @ 10:44 pm
FYI: If you’re looking for another Superdry retailer in New York City, look no further than Macy’s Herald Square. The small, dedicated Superdry section is located on the 1 1/2 floor on the 7th Avenue side of Macy’s (it’s in the mens section).
Visit the Superdry website for more product info.
December 12, 2008 @ 12:44 am
I caught this just in time and I’m glad! For the second year in a row (I think), Waterford Crystal and Macy’s Herald Square put the iconic ball that drops in Times Square during new years up for display inside Macy’s.
Two years ago, Waterford Crystal completely redesigned the ball with LED lights from Philips, creating the brightest and most efficient ball to ever drop at Times Square for new years. The same ball is being used this year to ring in the new year.
In person, the ball really isn’t that big. I always assumed it was massive in size because it’s so visible from such a far distance (via TV cameras) but it’s really quite small when you stand next to it.
To give it some comparison in height, have a look at the two pictures below which show the ball in its entirety (on a pole) fitting under the first floor ceiling of Macy’s. I mean, the people next to it aren’t even that much smaller than it.
Anyway, if you want to see it up close in person, you’re out of luck this year because the ball was only on display in Macy’s until December 10. But hey, who knows, Waterford and Macy’s might do this again next year.
And of course, you can catch this same ball on New Year’s Eve on TV everywhere or in Times Square, NYC.
November 27, 2008 @ 5:07 pm
Awesome! Charice Pempengco sang “Because You Loved Me” at this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. On the Good Housekeeping-adorned float no less!
November 27, 2008 @ 3:33 am
Photo: Buzz Lightyear by specialkrb on Flickr
Just a reminder that the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade begins today at 9AM EST at 77th Street and Central Park West. The parade continues downtown to Columbus Circle before turning onto Broadway and ending on 7th Avenue near the Macy’s Herald Square store location.
As I’ve mentioned previously before, Buzz Lightyear will make his first appearance this year as a giant balloon along with several other well-known movie characters like Horton the Elephant, Kermit the Frog, and Shrek. The Buzz Lightyear balloon above sure looks pretty awesome.
October 25, 2008 @ 12:18 am
WHOO HOO! Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story will be making an appearance in this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! The Buzz Lightyear balloon is said to be 67 feet long, 39 feet wide and 34 feet tall with a special clear material for his helmet that has never been used in the parade before.
Buzz Lightyear’s debut is in line to promote three new 3D Disney films based on the Toy Story franchise.
It’s been a while since I’ve been excited to see the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and now I’m really looking forward to seeing Buzz Lightyear take to the skies for real!
