Pinelope the Animatronic Bowler Joins Macy's 100th Parade
Arlington – November 06, 2026 -- Viewers of the 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday, Nov. 26, will see Pinelope, a float with an animatronic bowler in kinetic action, roll through New York City. Go Bowling is sending her down the parade's 2 1/2-mile route.
Pinelope travels the route with pin-costumed characters
Bowling pin-costumed characters will accompany the float. Go Bowling, the consumer-facing brand of the International Bowling Campus, has been an official parade partner since 2018.
This year's parade includes a record 100 inflatable elements, the return of some past favorites and several new characters.
One bowler can win a $1,000 Macy's shopping spree
Go Bowling is running a sweepstakes for the 2026 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Shopping Spree. One winner receives $1,000 to spend at Macy's. Entries go through the Go Bowling website.