Old Friends: A Tribute to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

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We all have beloved traditions - and for millions of families, watching the Macy’s Parade on Thanksgiving morning is one of them. “Old Friends” is a heartwarming story that tells just that. It’s about a young boy and his experience seeing our classic Santa balloon throughout 90 Macy’s Parades. You can tell there’s an instant connection between the two and how this larger-than-life event has created a long-lasting impression on the boy. The Macy’s Parade brings the two together year-after-year much like how it gathers family and friends nationwide, generation after generation.
Think of this mini-film as a thank you, old friend, for letting the Macy’s Parade be a part of your lives every Thanksgiving morning.
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  • @BabyLambCreations
    @BabyLambCreations7 жыл бұрын

    Happy 90th Anniversary, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!

  • @christinabetting962

    @christinabetting962

    7 жыл бұрын

    Baby Lamb

  • @christinabetting962

    @christinabetting962

    7 жыл бұрын

    😅

  • @christinabetting962

    @christinabetting962

    7 жыл бұрын

    Baby Lamb Creations q

  • @whatiftherewasanun
    @whatiftherewasanun7 жыл бұрын

    I actually shed legitimate tears.

  • @bradleycotton3237

    @bradleycotton3237

    7 жыл бұрын

    Benjamin Johnson 😢

  • @Rj-nh1df

    @Rj-nh1df

    5 жыл бұрын

    For sure

  • @BoeIs_HERE

    @BoeIs_HERE

    4 жыл бұрын

    Angela Johnson I got one small one

  • @ryanspees2857
    @ryanspees28577 жыл бұрын

    It is almost impossible for me to watch this ad without having tears in my eyes. Good job Macy's!

  • @StevenMcFlyJunior
    @StevenMcFlyJunior5 жыл бұрын

    Bawled like a little baby last year when it first aired, did again when I came here to see it again today. Didn't see it on TV this year, must have missed it. This will be something I watch EVERY year now.

  • @enjo4020
    @enjo402010 ай бұрын

    I saw this commercial on TV just 1 time. They should have shown this constantly every Christmas season

  • @marctopgun
    @marctopgun2 жыл бұрын

    This commercial makes me cry every time I see it. My parents are elderly and I don’t want to lose them. Whoever made this commercial was a genius

  • @AlaLucille-4ever
    @AlaLucille-4ever8 ай бұрын

    This commercial is the best one I've ever seen in my life. It tells the story of a gentleman as he watches the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, but meets up with the Santa Claus balloon, who is winking at him. Years has passed, and today, the Santa balloon didn't see him, but he is unleashed by those who carry him and he went to the man's house. He winks to him and the man nods, saying this is the last time they saw each other. It's so emotional !😢 I almost cried on it ! Love you from France 🇫🇷🇺🇸

  • @Jeannious1
    @Jeannious17 жыл бұрын

    This is so beautiful and touching. At the end it's almost like the gentleman nodded and let Santa know this is the last time we'll see eachother, my friend

  • @RealLudoKressh

    @RealLudoKressh

    7 жыл бұрын

    Jeannious1 That's exactly how I felt! It reminds me of my dad :(

  • @Jeannious1

    @Jeannious1

    7 жыл бұрын

    Joseph Green - I thought of my Dad also. He unfortunately passed away many years ago.

  • @RealLudoKressh

    @RealLudoKressh

    7 жыл бұрын

    Jeannious1 I'm so sorry! Mine past last year. I hope your family has a great Holiday season!

  • @Jeannious1

    @Jeannious1

    7 жыл бұрын

    Joseph Green Sorry about your Dad too. All the best to you and your family as well! Have a wonderful 2017!

  • @bonniewilliams6113

    @bonniewilliams6113

    6 жыл бұрын

    Joseph Green p

  • @mikelkelly9693
    @mikelkelly96935 жыл бұрын

    It's been two whole years and I still love this commercial

  • @RealLudoKressh

    @RealLudoKressh

    5 жыл бұрын

    Same!

  • @susgra21
    @susgra217 жыл бұрын

    All the feels! I worked in Macy's Marketing Dept, so the parade has been a big part of my life, and a great source of pride. As a former employee, I'm proud to be associated with this yearly event and corporate mission.

  • @valleyvistadrones
    @valleyvistadrones8 ай бұрын

    Still one of the best commercials ever produced.

  • @myko7743
    @myko77437 жыл бұрын

    Very heart warming. Brought a tear to my eye. Who on earth would dislike this?

  • @itseventuallymekenty

    @itseventuallymekenty

    6 жыл бұрын

    Myko Otaku probably those people who had been traumatized by barney in 1997.

  • @StevenMcFlyJunior

    @StevenMcFlyJunior

    5 жыл бұрын

    Scrooge McGrinch ain't even that cold

  • @johnboehmer6683

    @johnboehmer6683

    5 жыл бұрын

    It's a great question... Yet, Not only was there somebody, but more than one in every 3 respondents disliked it!!! What an absolutely sick world we live in! (2.7 million likes to 1.1 million dislikes!)

  • @MFLetou1

    @MFLetou1

    4 жыл бұрын

    Oh I’m am so 😭

  • @K0rmz

    @K0rmz

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sadly people have different perspectives on this

  • @cesararana261
    @cesararana2614 жыл бұрын

    I like how the Santa balloon is still able to fly for 90 years with Christmas magic. Logic

  • @eightye8
    @eightye87 жыл бұрын

    Pregnancy + this commercial = waterfall of tears!

  • @gracie06260
    @gracie062607 жыл бұрын

    I love this... tears of joy, memories, and love!

  • @7rippster7
    @7rippster77 жыл бұрын

    Dammit, I had tears in my eyes. I thought he died!!! Great heartwarming commercial Macys!!

  • @matthewmckenzie9768
    @matthewmckenzie97687 жыл бұрын

    can't wait to watch the Thanksgiving Parade!!!!😀

  • @brittanylynne7794
    @brittanylynne77945 жыл бұрын

    Made me cry when it first aired, and still a beautiful, heartfelt message. 😕May we all continue to believe, and enjoy the holidays with those we love. Life is short. Hug and cherish everyone you love while you have them. Love and miss you everyday, mom. Thanks for making every holiday magical.💖🎅🤶

  • @marctopgun

    @marctopgun

    2 жыл бұрын

    Well said Brittany

  • @EM-eb1wt
    @EM-eb1wt3 жыл бұрын

    Thanksgiving is the most delicious day of the year! 😋🦃

  • @Taurus01979
    @Taurus019797 жыл бұрын

    Darn it, Macy's, don't make me tear up... Lovely commercial.

  • @rulitoyjavier4372

    @rulitoyjavier4372

    7 жыл бұрын

    agree

  • @bradleycotton3237

    @bradleycotton3237

    6 жыл бұрын

    Taurus01979 😭😭😭😭😭

  • @Rj-nh1df
    @Rj-nh1df5 жыл бұрын

    Try to remind myself daily that LIFE is too short. Appreciate the precious time we have and enjoy everyone's company, even if they are different and not up to par with what u consider "normal". Live, love and laugh! God bless you all!

  • @toilet0609
    @toilet06094 жыл бұрын

    Legend has it, it’s still flying

  • @0910President
    @0910President8 ай бұрын

    This has to be the best commercial ever. This tells us that you can be friends forever. I almost cry every time at the end because it’s probably the final goodbye. I hope they are still best friends. Always believe and respect. Happy Thanksgiving!

  • @macys

    @macys

    8 ай бұрын

    ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

  • @cruiserjok
    @cruiserjok7 жыл бұрын

    I was shopping at Macy's today. I was asked by a Macy's employee if I needed help finding anything. I told her no, that I had found what I was looking for. It was this commercial. It was THE suprise of the parade coverage this year. It made my day.

  • @tedibae5622
    @tedibae56226 жыл бұрын

    Thanks to my assignemnt, I found this commercials. At first, I dont know what Macy's is and what commercial is made for. I watched whole video and I feel touched. In the future, I will come to NY and definitely watch this parade.

  • @caitlinh6370
    @caitlinh63706 жыл бұрын

    the day i saw this i cried for over an hour

  • @ricardio1814
    @ricardio18147 жыл бұрын

    That was beautiful

  • @TheRealTrevorLawerence
    @TheRealTrevorLawerence7 жыл бұрын

    the music and everything makes me wanna cry

  • @elisahuberman3408
    @elisahuberman34087 жыл бұрын

    Well done, Macy's.

  • @raulestevez7884
    @raulestevez78847 жыл бұрын

    This is the best commercial I've ever seen

  • @corn7534

    @corn7534

    7 жыл бұрын

    Raul Estevez I just shipped my pants

  • @aprilcunningham7246
    @aprilcunningham72463 жыл бұрын

    Who in the hell would down vote this beautiful commercial? It brought me to tears.

  • @Ze2Be
    @Ze2Be7 жыл бұрын

    Macy's has been such a big part of my life since I can remember! My grandmother first introduced me to this magical store when we would visit her in New York and then my husband and I registered at Macy's when we got married and we have shopped at Macy's during our 46 year marriage. We watched the parade last year from his hospital room at the VA and he passed away on 12/21/2015. This commercial has really touched my heart because he wasn't here this year, at least not physically. Thank you Macy's for this amazing tribute to one man's love of the parade, it represents millions of us across this land who love this wonderful tradition. It is on my bucket list to attend this incredible parade and visit the New York store during the most wonderful time of the year!

  • @macys

    @macys

    7 жыл бұрын

    We are so touched to be a part of your tradition - thanks so much for sharing your story with us and Happy Holidays! - Kelly at Macy's

  • @Dolberggames

    @Dolberggames

    7 жыл бұрын

    I'm sorry for your loss.

  • @traceycancio8066

    @traceycancio8066

    6 жыл бұрын

    Ze2Be Wonderful story!

  • @judypyle1316

    @judypyle1316

    6 жыл бұрын

    Blake shelton

  • @rhondasampsel664

    @rhondasampsel664

    6 жыл бұрын

    Ze2Be bless your heart I have been with my husband 40 yrs and remember seeing the parade as a child I will say a special prayer for you during the holidays Again bless your heart sweetie and enjoy the parade .

  • @Pleasestayseated
    @Pleasestayseated7 жыл бұрын

    wow, amazing!!!!!

  • @Mr_One2
    @Mr_One26 жыл бұрын

    As long as you believe, Christmas will always find you.

  • @rebelfleettrooper9881
    @rebelfleettrooper98816 жыл бұрын

    This one is so cute!

  • @Yugi880
    @Yugi8806 жыл бұрын

    Macys thanksgiving day parade will always be my childhood memories is 99

  • @ririmr4978
    @ririmr49786 жыл бұрын

    BEST commercial on EARTH! How could anyone forget this one? Had to look it up and watch it over and over again this year! WOW, all I can say is AWESOME advertising campaign!! Saw this last year on TV during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade while I was preparing our Thanksgiving dinner and it literally stopped me in my tracks, then tears of joy streamed down my face. Just BEAUTIFUL!

  • @ericktrivi69
    @ericktrivi697 жыл бұрын

    I crying 😭 it just my tears of joy 😂

  • @mason9879
    @mason98796 жыл бұрын

    Tearing up over this, it’s so emotional

  • @lettyguerra371
    @lettyguerra3714 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful commercial! I dont watch to many commercial videos on you tube, but I actually watched it twice! Great Job Macy's!

  • @manuelorozco7760
    @manuelorozco77607 жыл бұрын

    I have enjoyed watching the parade for 10 years now! It's my favorite part of Thanksgiving other than family dinner. Seeing colorful balloons, Broadway shows, favorite stars of stage, screen and music and of course today's brightest and legendary characters. Happy 90th anniversary to the Macy's Parade!

  • @walterrobinson7143

    @walterrobinson7143

    7 жыл бұрын

    Manuel Orozco I definitely agree with you. Here's to another 90 years!

  • @manuelorozco7760

    @manuelorozco7760

    7 жыл бұрын

    WALTER ROBINSON Amen

  • @slimchady8527
    @slimchady85276 жыл бұрын

    i cry watching this it reminds how much times like this matters most the people u love and the time u spend with them

  • @Paljduswnsbsns
    @Paljduswnsbsns7 жыл бұрын

    This is beautiful

  • @davecastanon6920
    @davecastanon69207 жыл бұрын

    Such a wonderful commercial. BRAVO, Macy's!

  • @greenyvilanboy6794
    @greenyvilanboy67946 жыл бұрын

    THE BELIVE IN THE END MADE ME CRY A RIVER

  • @tessaferguson2350
    @tessaferguson23505 жыл бұрын

    It's been two years and I still can't make it through this without crying.

  • @jflg6451
    @jflg64517 жыл бұрын

    im bawling tears of joy right now

  • @PlayersLlashag
    @PlayersLlashag6 жыл бұрын

    I can't wait to come to the parade this month

  • @joannemazurek9075
    @joannemazurek90756 жыл бұрын

    This is definitely on my short list of all time favorite commercials. The Santa in the Norelco razor still takes top prize because I grew up watching that commercial every Christmas season

  • @ThatToastyPyro
    @ThatToastyPyro4 жыл бұрын

    This made me cry of tears of joy

  • @rebelfleettrooper9881
    @rebelfleettrooper98817 жыл бұрын

    Cute Commercial! That Santa balloon was like a bubble floating around with a beautiful gift inside.

  • @Douglasman123
    @Douglasman1237 жыл бұрын

    I have been watching the Macys Day Parader since i was 8. and this comercial really made my day. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!! heres to the 100 Macys Day Parade!!

  • @baileydavis1616
    @baileydavis16166 ай бұрын

    I love the macy's thanksgiving day parade

  • @macys

    @macys

    6 ай бұрын

    Our favorite time of the year! #MacysParade

  • @italiano8nyc
    @italiano8nyc3 жыл бұрын

    one of the most beautiful commercials ever! life goes by so fast.......enjoy XO

  • @dh4367
    @dh4367 Жыл бұрын

    Watching in 2022.. still hits right in the feels!

  • @colleenfarrell3513
    @colleenfarrell35136 жыл бұрын

    I love the the parade and l love shopping at Macy's !!

  • @maresbeanieboos8213
    @maresbeanieboos82137 жыл бұрын

    This is so heartwarming! It brought a tear to My Eye! It takes a lot to make me cry but this brought tears of happiness!

  • @tinytoddlertv

    @tinytoddlertv

    7 жыл бұрын

    Panda Express t

  • @bradleycotton3237

    @bradleycotton3237

    6 жыл бұрын

    Mare animations 😢

  • @dannycastillo6984

    @dannycastillo6984

    6 жыл бұрын

    I have to

  • @adrianaviveros8027

    @adrianaviveros8027

    6 жыл бұрын

    BY

  • @wasabi505
    @wasabi5056 жыл бұрын

    The CUTEST thing I’ve seen!!

  • @jodielias9261
    @jodielias92616 жыл бұрын

    Wow! This is wonderful. Thank you to your advertising/marketing team for "getting it."

  • @LisaNinnymuggins
    @LisaNinnymuggins7 жыл бұрын

    Made me cry! XD love this ad

  • @melissawalker3874
    @melissawalker38746 жыл бұрын

    every time I watch this I get choked up

  • @ririmr4978
    @ririmr49784 жыл бұрын

    Back again this year watching this beautiful commercial

  • @macys

    @macys

    4 жыл бұрын

    We're happy to have you back! Enjoy.

  • @MargaritaMartinez-wm3rc
    @MargaritaMartinez-wm3rc6 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful❤

  • @mayflower7811
    @mayflower78117 жыл бұрын

    Happy 90th B-Day Macy's #Thanksgiving Day Parade 🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈

  • @JaydenBeckerTV
    @JaydenBeckerTV4 жыл бұрын

    My mother cries every time she watches this. What a great commercial.

  • @macys

    @macys

    4 жыл бұрын

    We're happy you guys enjoy the commercial so much!

  • @efollycom
    @efollycom7 жыл бұрын

    Ahhh, that brought tears to my eyes!

  • @ericktrivi69
    @ericktrivi697 жыл бұрын

    I joy of crys because I love this and thanksgiving happy thanksgiving 🍁🦃🍽 love ya

  • @almanac4150
    @almanac41507 жыл бұрын

    At first, this got me all wistful then it took a turn to creepy town when the balloon up and left.

  • @christube25o
    @christube25o Жыл бұрын

    I remember showing this to my grandma a couple years ago, she loved it. Sadly she passed in 2020 but I can just hear her voice when I watch this.

  • @jordankendall2705
    @jordankendall27056 жыл бұрын

    Top 10 commercial all time, parade always favorite part of thanksgiving

  • @jaimeekinman3701
    @jaimeekinman3701 Жыл бұрын

    This is a beautifully emotional masterpiece

  • @sussexshelah3495
    @sussexshelah34956 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for paying tribute to folks as they grow older. We all do, and it's hard to lose some as they progress on that journey. This showed us that it is all part of the process of growing, and going. Lovely.Hopeful too.

  • @labrador-retriever
    @labrador-retriever3 жыл бұрын

    Makes me want to cry but would Macy’s keep a balloon and make it fly for 90 years?

  • @tabithamonetathchi9386

    @tabithamonetathchi9386

    3 жыл бұрын

    yaaaaaaah would they??? well unless theyrepaired the balloon over the years

  • @joannemazurek9075
    @joannemazurek90753 жыл бұрын

    Still makes me cry.

  • @emilythefriendlydemon4731
    @emilythefriendlydemon47317 жыл бұрын

    macy's has been such a good part of my life since i could remender!

  • @jadeheise5791
    @jadeheise57917 жыл бұрын

    so sweet

  • @Nikkii199045
    @Nikkii1990453 жыл бұрын

    the cat in the background is my favorite balloon behind santa balloon

  • @BlueMoonShadowhawk
    @BlueMoonShadowhawk6 жыл бұрын

    What an incredible ad is this. I remember watching the Macy's parade as a child. When we moved to PR I used to watch the parade on TV every year, and when I moved back to the states I kept watching it year after year. This ad really connects with many of us who grew up with this tradition.

  • @tillerisagod8572
    @tillerisagod85722 жыл бұрын

    Happy Thanksgiving y’all!

  • @macys

    @macys

    2 жыл бұрын

    Happy Thanksgiving! #MacysParade

  • @hunterkrovac
    @hunterkrovac7 жыл бұрын

    This literally brought tears to my eyes

  • @cak8132
    @cak81323 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful commercial. Made me cry big time.

  • @FeddyisAngy
    @FeddyisAngy7 жыл бұрын

    even though it's not thanksgiving or christmas, I still like it🙂

  • @bigheadgamer2k
    @bigheadgamer2k7 жыл бұрын

    well that was a emotional Rollercoaster

  • @jessejimenez4779
    @jessejimenez47796 жыл бұрын

    And the Oscar for the best holiday commercial gose to....macys!

  • @JosLemmers
    @JosLemmers6 жыл бұрын

    One of the best commercials ever, so emotional and so full of melancholy. Still love it. Everyone gets at least a tear in his eyes. We see our own lives pass by in a minute thirty. Thank you Macy's for this beautiful video.

  • @macys

    @macys

    6 жыл бұрын

    This one gets us a little sentimental too, Jos - we're so glad you enjoyed it! - Val at Macy's

  • @JosLemmers

    @JosLemmers

    6 жыл бұрын

    No no ;) , the thanks goes to and is for Macy's.

  • @CornerFieldHobbyRailfan
    @CornerFieldHobbyRailfan7 жыл бұрын

    This is the best Commercial I've seen for the Holidays since the Coca Cola Trucks & the Coke through the years Commercial. A like from me.

  • @bebotamooon

    @bebotamooon

    7 жыл бұрын

  • @JonathanHale2023
    @JonathanHale20233 ай бұрын

    Darn it Macys Commercials and Beleive Always Make Me Cry But Macys Is My Number 1 Place For Thanksgiving Parade

  • @BoeIs_HERE
    @BoeIs_HERE7 жыл бұрын

    love this parade every year. I hope they never stop doing this iconic event

  • @strawberrylemonadelioness
    @strawberrylemonadelioness Жыл бұрын

    I love the parade!

  • @hrw7978
    @hrw79787 жыл бұрын

    this made me cry :)

  • @ravenalbart9915
    @ravenalbart99157 жыл бұрын

    i really miss macys.. i feel the goodness of macys even i am here in the philippines :) i wanna work again with you macys :(

  • @isti0phoridaegd381
    @isti0phoridaegd3817 жыл бұрын

    I'm happy Pikachu is back in the parade I saw him last year

  • @SmileAmericaCEC
    @SmileAmericaCEC7 жыл бұрын

    This Has To Be The Best Holiday Commercial In History!!!!!!!!

  • @jaimeekinman3701
    @jaimeekinman3701 Жыл бұрын

    Friends forever

  • @benitomorales577
    @benitomorales5774 жыл бұрын

    Santa: were is the little boi? Goes to the house Me: oh hello there!

  • @samanthadoyle6617
    @samanthadoyle66177 жыл бұрын

    I WAS NOT EMOTIONALLY PREPARED FOR THIS OMG I CANT EVEN

  • @randomperson2151
    @randomperson21513 жыл бұрын

    So sad that we had to miss so many amazing things form covid

  • @firenation7600
    @firenation76006 жыл бұрын

    Hey everyone has to go through this too.... all of us

  • @douglasmurphy1113
    @douglasmurphy11137 жыл бұрын

    oh god, my heart!

  • @robertgarcia2864
    @robertgarcia28644 жыл бұрын

    0:04 dude its felix behind santa

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