Iconic Brand Mascots Attend an Unforgettable Celebration in Honor of the Blimp's 100th Anniversary

Recently, the iconic Goodyear Blimp marks a historic milestone and celebrated its 100th birthday! The most exclusive party of the year is happened at the historical Wingfoot Lake Airship Hangar, attended by a star-studded lineup of famous brand mascots.

The most exclusive party of the year is happening at the historical Wingfoot Lake Airship Hangar, attended by a star-studded lineup of famous brand mascots.

VIP Guest List:

Mascot Extravaganza: Beloved mascots from Duolingo, Dr. Squatch, Scrub Daddy, Wendy's, Kool-Aid, OREO, Olipop, Teletubbies, Blippi, and CoComelon are coming aboard the Goodyear Blimp!
- Duo the Owl: Do. Your. Lesson.
- Dr. Squatch: Don't eat the soap!
- Scrub Daddy: Might have a crush on the Blimp?
- Wendy's: Serving up Fresh Ways to Frosty.
- The Kool-Aid Man: OH YEAH!!!
- OREO: We love a tire-shaped cookie.
- OLIPOP: We'll bring the soda!
- The Teletubbies: Eh oh!!!
- Blippi: Can you spell my name with me? B-L-I-M-P-P-I!
- JJ from CoComelon: The Wheels on the Blimp go…wait a second!

Also in attendance are some of our much-loved Ohio mascots, including those from The University of Akron, Akron RubberDucks, Kent State University, The Cleveland Cavaliers, and the Guardians.

Beloved mascots from Duolingo, Dr. Squatch, Scrub Daddy, Wendy's, Kool-Aid, OREO, Olipop, Teletubbies, Blippi, and CoComelon are coming aboard the Goodyear Blimp.

Event Highlights:

Largest Balloon Installation in Ohio History
Mascot-Sized Games
A gravity-defying Blimp Cake and custom mini cakes for each mascot—made with Betty Crocker cake mixes—a sweet gift from Betty, proudly welcoming the Goodyear Blimp to the 100-year club
OREO® Brownie Frosty Fusion™ (provided by Wendy's)
DJ & Dance Floor
Blimp-Themed Mocktails
Blimp Flights (if the mascots fit inside!)

And rumors are swirling about a wild afterparty…

Visit the media gallery for initial images from the event and follow along on social media to watch the party antics unfold as we celebrate the Blimp's 100^th birthday!

Looking for more ways to celebrate with us? Wendy's®, another Ohio-based brand, is wishing a happy 100^th birthday to the Goodyear Blimp by offering a free small Frosty with purchase exclusively in the Wendy's app* on June 3. Fans can try out the new Frosty Fusions or Frosty Swirls, which recently launched, or go with a classic Frosty. Either way, grab a sweet treat to celebrate 100 years of the iconic Goodyear Blimp!

Follow along on social media to watch the party antics unfold as we celebrate the Blimp’s 100th birthday.

About The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

Goodyear (NASDAQ: GT) is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 53 facilities in 20 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate.

*Valid only at participating U.S. locations. Small size, a la carte only. Not valid on items as part of combo or Kids' Meal, or with any other offer. Limit one discounted Small Classic Frosty®, Frosty Swirl™ or Frosty Fusion™ per offer and one offer per customer per visit. Add-ons or customizations may result in an extra charge. Discount applied to lowest price eligible item. Offer expires at 12:01 am local time on June 4th. Not valid for delivery orders placed outside of the Wendy's app. Customer is responsible for applicable sales tax, delivery charges or other fees, which may vary based on the items in your total order. Subject to cancellation at any time.

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Goodyear Blimp Hosts the Party of the Century