In a colorful and funfilled way to celebrate the holiday season, W.S. Mount Elementary School students used their creative talents to fashion paper balloons that would rival even the best displayed during this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Depending on grade level, the students then worked collaboratively to create large-scale designs that they proudly displayed throughout the parade route. Additionally, several students performed within the bus circle in front of the school, just as many do during the traditional parade in New York.