Excitement resonated throughout Dayton Avenue ‘s gymnasium as students in grades 3-6 prepared to fly their balloons in a Macy’s Thanksgiving Day-like parade during the third annual Balloons Over Dayton event.   

A collaboration between STEAM and library classes, students worked on their balloon designs for the past two weeks. In library class, the students read Melissa Sweet’s “Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy’s Parade” and developed a concept and theme for their own balloons. On Nov. 25, the students paraded their designs through the perimeter of the gym. Just like the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, there was also a Sharkettes dance and a visit from Santa.  

Click here to view the Balloons Over Dayton Avenue slideshow.

Date Added: 12/3/2024