Thanksgiving is a time we count our blessings. KU student and 13 NEWS intern Ellie Mueller has extra reason to feel grateful this time of year.

To add to Ellie's incredible year, she also made Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade history on Thursday by becoming the first professional sports mascot to get a whole float dedicated to her.

The New York Liberty aren't done celebrating their stellar WNBA championship win. Thursday, the team appeared during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and Ellie the Elephant was there, too. As ...

Ellie the Elephant, the mascot for the New York Liberty is spotted on Broadway during the ticker-tape parade, Thursday, October 24, 2024, in Manhattan.

The New York Liberty and mascot Ellie the Elephant appeared at the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade in history-making fashion.