In an interview with Polygon, the parade’s executive producer, Will Coss, also shared that the brand-new balloon is particularly inspired by the artwork of John Romita Sr. As Coss said: This Spider-Man balloon is the first time the popular comic book hero has been part of the Macy’s parade since 2014.

Spider-Man is swinging into the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with an amazing new look. For the first time since 2014, the web-slinger will soar above the streets of New York City with a new parade balloon crafted in the style of late Marvel Comics art director and legendary Amazing Spider-Man artist John Romita Sr.