The Snoopy float glides across Columbus Circle to open the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade November 25, 2010 in New York City. This year's annual parade features approximately 8,000 participants, 15 giant character balloons and 43 novelty balloons. (credit: Chris Hondros/Getty Images)
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2010
A Mickey Mouse float moves down the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade route November 25, 2010 in New York City. This year's annual parade features approximately 8,000 participants, 15 giant character balloons and 43 novelty balloons. (credit: Chris Hondros/Getty Images)
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2010
The Purdue university marching band performs on Central Park South near the beginning of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade November 25, 2010 in New York City. This year's annual parade features approximately 8,000 participants, 15 giant character balloons and 43 novelty balloons. (credit: Chris Hondros/Getty Images)
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2010
A boy watches a float from an apartment on Central Park South during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade November 25, 2010 in New York City. This year's annual parade features approximately 8,000 participants, 15 giant character balloons and 43 novelty balloons. (credit: Chris Hondros/Getty Images)
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2010
Cheerleaders snake their way in formation through Columbus Circle onto Central Park South near the beginning of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade November 25, 2010 in New York City. This year's annual parade features approximately 8,000 participants, 15 giant character balloons and 43 novelty balloons. (credit: Chris Hondros/Getty Images)
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2010
The Smurf float moves down Seventh Avenue behind a marching band heading to Times Square during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade November 25, 2010 in New York City. This year's annual parade features approximately 8,000 participants, 15 giant character balloons and 43 novelty balloons. (credit: Chris Hondros/Getty Images)
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2010
Spiderman floats down Broadway in Times Square as he joins the giant balloon lineup for the 84th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York November 25, 2010. (credit: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2010
SpongeBob Squarepants floats down Broadway in Times Square as he joins the giant balloon lineup for the 84th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York November 25, 2010. (credit: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2010
Kanye West on the New York Daily News Big Apple float rides down Broadway in Times Square as he joins the giant balloon lineup for the 84th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York November 25, 2010. (credit: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2010
Children watch a Snoopy float from an apartment on Central Park South during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade November 25, 2010 in New York City. The 84th annual celebration featured approximately 8,000 participants including more 1,600 cheerleaders and dancers, twelve marching bands, and an assortment of celebrities in addition to 15 giant character balloons. (credit: Chris Hondros/Getty Images)
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2010
Central Park South during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade November 25, 2010 in New York City. The 84th annual celebration featured approximately 8,000 participants including more 1,600 cheerleaders and dancers, twelve marching bands, and an assortment of celebrities in addition to 15 giant character balloons. (credit: Chris Hondros/Getty Images)
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2010
The Pillsbury Doughboy float moves past the Time Warner Center during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade November 25, 2010 in New York City. The 84th annual celebration featured approximately 8,000 participants including more 1,600 cheerleaders and dancers, twelve marching bands, and an assortment of celebrities in addition to 15 giant character balloons. (credit: Chris Hondros/Getty Images)
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2010
Jessica Simpson rides down 7th Ave in Times Square for the 84th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York November 25, 2010. (credit: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2010
People watch as the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade glides by November 25, 2010 in New York City. The 84th annual celebration featured approximately 8,000 participants including more 1,600 cheerleaders and dancers, twelve marching bands, and an assortment of celebrities in addition to 15 giant character balloons. (credit:Chris Hondros/Getty Images)
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2010
People watch as the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade glides by November 25, 2010 in New York City. The 84th annual celebration featured approximately 8,000 participants including more 1,600 cheerleaders and dancers, twelve marching bands, and an assortment of celebrities in addition to 15 giant character balloons. (credit: Chris Hondros/Getty Images)
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2010
A performer shakes hands with children during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade November 25, 2010 in New York City. The 84th annual celebration featured approximately 8,000 participants including more 1,600 cheerleaders and dancers, twelve marching bands, and an assortment of celebrities in addition to 15 giant character balloons. (credit: Chris Hondros/Getty Images)
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2010
The Smurf float passes by people watching from apartments and offices on Seventh Avenue, heading south to Times Square during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade November 25, 2010 in New York City. The 84th annual celebration featured approximately 8,000 participants including more 1,600 cheerleaders and dancers, twelve marching bands, and an assortment of celebrities in addition to 15 giant character balloons. (credit: Chris Hondros/Getty Images)
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2010
A marching band heads south to Times Square during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade November 25, 2010 in New York City. The 84th annual celebration featured approximately 8,000 participants including more 1,600 cheerleaders and dancers, twelve marching bands, and an assortment of celebrities in addition to 15 giant character balloons. (credit: Chris Hondros/Getty Images)
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2010
A ballon comes down 7th Ave in Times Square joining the giant balloon lineup for the 84th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York November 25, 2010. (credit: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2010
Handlers operate a float through Columbus Circle during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade November 25, 2010 in New York City. The 84th annual celebration featured approximately 8,000 participants including more 1,600 cheerleaders and dancers, twelve marching bands, and an assortment of celebrities in addition to 15 giant character balloons. (credit: Chris Hondros/Getty Images)
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2010
Shrek floats down Broadway in Times Square as he joins the giant balloon lineup for the 84th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York November 25, 2010. (credit: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)
