Sonic: First VG Character in Macy's Thanksgiving Parade

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Sonic the Hedgehog was the first video game character to be featured in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. That year a few of the balloons were damaged due to strong winds, with the Sonic balloon being one of those that were damaged. A child and a police officer were injured because of the Sonic Balloon.

Sonic Float




Story about damaged floats




Source: http://sonic.wikia.com/wiki/Sonic_the_He...character)