Ada Twist, Scientist graced the streets of New York with her presence for the second time at the 2022 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Her first outing was in 2021. That year, Michelle Obama was among those celebrating the young scientist’s attendance. She’s an executive producer on the show.
Originating in 2016, Ada Twist, Scientist started out as a children’s picture book. But many will have heard of her for the first time from a TV series adaptation of the same name that came out in 2021.
The Ada Twist, Scientist balloon is 51ft (15.5m) tall, 41ft (12.5m) long and 29ft (nearly 9m) wide.
Behind Ada Twist’s giant inflatable ear is a giant inflatable pen. It’s the size of 27 regular pens, but the perfect size for a 51ft eight-year-old.
A Mexican marching band preceded the Ada Twist, Scientist balloon at this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. They played saxophones and sousaphones.
“Netflix brings us this bright star in the sky,” read the voiceover on the television coverage of the parade.
The TV adaptation of Ada Twist, Scientist “follows the adventures of eight-year-old Ada,” it continued, “who’s out to discover the truth about, well, everything!”
“With the help of her friends, Ada unravels and solves mysteries, putting her knowledge into action, making the world a better place.”