Look up! Giant helium balloon will return to Syracuse St. Patrick’s Parade

Syracuse, N.Y. — After a 12-year hiatus, Syracuse St. Patrick’s Parade attendees will again be treated to the sight of a ...

A sky-high return: Giant helium balloon to grace 2026 Syracuse St. Patrick’s parade

Syracuse.com and The Post-Standard are thrilled to announce the return of a beloved tradition. A giant helium balloon will once again soar above the crowds on Saturday, March 14, 2026. This year, a ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

What happens to helium balloons when they float into the sky?

Cracker question because helium balloons are actually a pretty controversial topic. Some people argue that they are harmful to the environment because on returning to Earth, animals mistake them for ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

Solana Beach council agrees on helium balloon ban

Solana Beach is banning balloons filled with helium or other lifting gasses, following City Council approval of a new ordinance on April 27. “Balloons have been a symbol of celebration for so long, ...
CNN

Don’t deflate the party

Editor’s Note: Daniel A. Flynn is chairman of the Balloon Council, an organization of retailers, distributors and manufacturers. He is also chief operating officer of Pioneer Balloon Company. Helium ...