The Elf on the Shelf retired

The Elf on the Shelf balloon had a last flight in the 2018 parade. 7 Appearances of The Elf on the Shelf balloon in the parade. He retired in 2018.

== Elf : Buddy's Musical Christmas  Multi-Character Balloon debut in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade == Elf : Buddy's Musical Christmas  multi-character balloon first appeared in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. It features Buddy holding on to Santa's Sleigh along with his girlfriend Jovi and his brother Michael hanging on from the back as well as his parents Walter and Emily riding on the sleigh.