Well, what a wonderful event!

From inflation to take-down, flying Healthy Mister Potato Head down Broadway in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade was a once in a lifetime experience!

The get-together party at Ellen’s Stardust Diner kick started the festivities with a little song and spuds. 

Our 5:15 a.m. call on Parade morning and the “lost” van got our juices going as we donned our jump suits and smocks.

Seeing the man (a.k.a. HMPH) ready to roll and fearing placement behind the horses continued the momentum.  And sixty degrees and sunny skies made it just the very best possible.

And who can forget Trevor, our incredible tractor driving cheer-leader.

It was all a blessing, to be capped with a beautiful Thanksgiving Dinner at Maison.

Be sure to check out the CBS coverage of the balloon handlers on the CBS link above!

And we just added video of the handlers along the parade route!  Including the “Banner Girls” and Trevor.