Watch Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloons Inflated In 360 Degree Video

Thursday, November 26, 2015 - 10:50 in Earth & Climate

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade happening today in New York City is, like the holiday itself, a time honored American tradition. And with just over 60 balloons in its parade, Macy’s is also one of the nation’s largest consumers of helium. But what does it actually take to inflate those gigantic balloons? Popular Science spoke with Richard Dinwiddie, a plant manager for Linde, a New Jersey based gas supplier that provides all the helium used to inflate the parade balloons. Using a Ricoh Theta S camera, Popular Science assistant editor, Claire Maldarelli, filmed part of the inflation process, which takes place every year the day before the parade at a staging area near 77th street and Central Park West. This past month, Facebook introduced the ability to upload and watch 360-degree videos on all devices. Watch the video above, and then read about the calm...

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