Happy Thanksgiving! The festive season is around the corner. To celebrate the same, the long-standing tradition of having the Macy’s Thanksgiving parade took place on Thursday. While the newly crowned WNBA champions: New York Liberty stars were present during the event, all the attention was grabbed by their beloved mascot Ellie the Elephant to the delight of netizens.

“Oh, you have heard about the passing of the torch before today. The torch is actually passing up. This is the gift of freedom float and all the privileges of our WNBA Championship-winning team- the New York Liberty. Of course, along with their star, they have got their superstar mascot Ellie the elephant. Now Ellie is gonna do some signature moves, she is gonna need some music and luckily some loud luxury, traveling around with her,” stated the two announcers while Ellie rocked the party, and fans couldn’t help but show their excitement.

“Congratulations Ellie and the big and not the little.😊,” a fan commented. Ellie became the first professional sports mascot to have a float featured in the Macy’s parade. She along with the NY dancer groups who were dressed in their official jersey shook a leg to the songs as fans cheered on. The parade was attended by notable Liberty stars like Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones, and Nyara Sabally. While the NY stars had a good time, all the attention was on Ellie, who somewhere felt as if she had outshone the stars.

For the unversed, the Macy’s parade is the second oldest Thanksgiving parade in the USA which started way back in 1924. This year, like others, there were a host of artists who performed at the event. Among the notable names were Jennifer Hudson, Kylie Minogue, and Billy Porter. Minogue donned a red and black jumpsuit and sang ‘Padam Padam,’ and ‘Can’t Get You Out of My Head,’ among others.

Meanwhile, Hudson closed the parade by singing ‘Jingle Bells,’ ‘Let There Be Joy,’ and ‘The Gift of Love.’ Whereas Porter opened the Thanksgiving parade with ‘Ease on Down the Road.’ This was certainly a delight for all spectators. However, the main event revolved around the Liberty team mascot and netizens were happy that Ellie was getting the due spotlight.

Netizens lauds Ellie the Elephant

The festive feel of Thanksgiving brought with it a thunder of delight as fans rejoiced together in the glory of championship victory. Ellie the Elephant, the beloved mascot of the New York Liberty stole the show with her signature moves and feverish energy. “And she CLEARED with her performance!!❤️🩷,” one fan wrote to express their delight as Ellie ‘overshadowed’ the stars of the NY Liberty. Ellie is known for her signature dance moves: the Ellie Stomp and Ellie Wave. Ellie once again captured fans’ hearts, even adding a flair to her popular twerking routine–an iconic move that has become a staple during Liberty games.

As the parade unfolded, fans couldn’t contain their excitement. They were excited to watch her perform and also encouraged her to make the most of her appearance by writing, “Go Ellie,” while others humorously engaged, with one fan writing, “ELLIE I LOVE YOUUU!! Stay dry💋, ” likely referencing the unpredictable November weather and hoping the mascot avoided the rain during the event.

The celebratory mood wasn’t just about Ellie’s antics—it was about the Liberty’s historic victory. Fans celebrated the team’s first-ever WNBA championship, following their close loss in last year’s Finals.

“Champs 🏆,” one fan proudly wrote, while another fan shared, “Go Liberty!” The sense of achievement extended beyond the team to the community as a whole, with one fan highlighting the parade’s spectacle: “Excited to see the giant balloons at the parade!” Ellie’s energetic performance and the fans’ unrelenting support made the parade a lively and memorable event.

With the Liberty’s championship win and Ellie’s unforgettable moves, it was a day of pride and celebration for the team and their loyal supporters. What are your views on this Thanksgiving spectacle? Let us know in the comment section below!