The Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man is returning to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. On November 28, 2024, Marvel and Macy’s will introduce a new Spidey float made in the style of John Romita Sr.’s iconic art. This is the first time a Spider-Man float has been in the parade in a decade.

“Ever since Marvel Comics #1 hit stands in 1939, Marvel’s home has always been New York. So, when the opportunity to work with Macy’s came about to bring one of our most iconic characters back to one of the most emblematic events of New York City, we knew this was the perfect fit for Spidey and our brand’s legacy,” Head of Marvel Franchise Chris Fondacaro said. “We’re absolutely thrilled to celebrate our roots and our fans while honoring one of the most indelible comic book creators from Marvel Comics: John Romita Sr.”

Romita, Sr. was a comic art luminary known for his work in Amazing Spider-Man and Daredevil, and for co-creating iconic characters like the Punisher and Wolverine. He had a strong, distinctive, character-rich comic book style that has influenced successive generations of Marvel artists.

“Fans will be delighted to see Spider-Man swinging back into the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome everyone’s favorite web-slinger to this year’s spectacular balloon lineup,” Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade producer Jordan Dabby said. “Just like the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Spider-Man is a true New York City icon, and I can’t wait for live spectators and viewers across the country to erupt in excitement as Spidey soars high above the streets of the Big Apple on Thanksgiving morning.”

Spider-Man made his debut at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1981, then he was Marvel’s first large balloon in 1987. After the original balloon was retired, his new one was introduced in 2009 and was used for until 2014.