2011 Thanksgiving Day parade

The Spiderman balloon as it makes its way down Seventh through Times Square during the 85th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York November 24, 2011. The parade, which has been an annual event since 1924, drew an estimated 3 million spectators and 50 million television viewers, according to the retail store.

Spectators watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade from behind police barricades, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011, in New York.

Participants in Macy's department store's 85th annual Thanksgiving Day Parade are dwarfed by the Kung Fu Panda balloon as they inflate another helium balloon Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011.

Technicians tip up the Kool-Aid Man balloon while it is inflated for the 85th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011, in preparation for Thursday's parade in New York.

The Kermit the Frog balloon seems to reach out towards balloon handlers with Macy's department store's 85th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade as they work on another one of 15 giant helium balloons and 44 novelty and specialty balloons Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011, that will be featured in Thursday's parade in New York.

Volunteers help inflate a ' Diary of a Wimpy Kid' character for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 23, 2011, on West 77th Street in New York City.

Filmmaker Tim Burton's B floats along 59th Street during Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011, in New York.

The 'Harold the Fireman' float is seen during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in Time Square in New York on Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011.

Julius, a jetpack-wearing monkey made by Paul Frank, floats during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in Times Square in New York on Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011.

Float handlers secure a Sonic the Hedgehog float during the 85th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Inflation Eve event on November 23, 2011, in New York City.

A drum line marches along Central Park West during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011, in New York.

A balloon of video game icon "Sonic the Hedgehog" passes spectators on a balcony during Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011, in New York.

The 'Sponge Bob Square Pants' float is seen during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in Times Square in New York on Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011.

The Hawaii All State Marching Band passes through Columbus Circle as the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade heads downtown, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011, in New York.

People watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in Time Square in New York on Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011. The parade premiered in 1924, this is its 85th year.

The Aflac Duck Balloon as it makes its way down Seventh Avenue through Times Square during the 85th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York November 24, 2011.

The "Snoopy" float is seen during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in Times Square in New York on Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011.

The 'Pillsbury Doughboy' float is seen during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in Times Square in New York on Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011. The parade premiered in 1924, this is its 85th year.

The SpongeBob SquarePants balloon is prepared to make way through NYC streets during the 85th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 24, 2011, in New York City.

Dora the Explorer make her way through NYC streets on Dora's Christmas Carol Adventure float during the 85th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 24, 2011 in New York City.

Shout, Kiki, Marina and Twist of The Fresh Beat Band make their way through NYC streets on Dora's Christmas Carol Adventure float during the 85th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 24, 2011 in New York City.

Singer Neil Diamond on the Mount Rushmore float as it makes its way down Seventh Avenue through Times Square during the 85th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York November 24, 2011.

A parade goer on Seventh Avenue during the 85th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York November 24, 2011.

A person dressed in a turkey costume marches trough Times Square in Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade on November 24, 2011 in New York City. The 85th annual event is the second oldest Thanksgiving Day parade in the U.S.

Spectators line 7th Avenue for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade on November 24, 2011 in New York City. The 85th annual event is the second oldest Thanksgiving Day parade in the U.S.

The Hello Kitty balloon makes its way through Times Square in Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade on November 24, 2011 in New York City. The 85th annual event is the second oldest Thanksgiving Day parade in the U.S.

Johnny Weir rides a float in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011. A jetpack-wearing monkey and a freakish creation from filmmaker Tim Burton are two of the big new balloons that will make their inaugural appearances in front of millions of people at this year's parade.

The Buzz Lightyear balloon floats in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011. A jetpack-wearing monkey and a freakish creation from filmmaker Tim Burton are two of the big new balloons that will make their inaugural appearances in front of millions of people at this year's parade.