The parade character with the most balloons in history is Snoopy. The current character, Snoopy the Flying Ace, is Snoopy's 6th character. (Source: CBS)
Snoopy's Dog House
Charlie Brown, Lucy and friends near Snoopy's Dog House (Source: CBS)
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Winds Through New York City
Kung Fu Panda
This was the first year for Kung Fu Panda. (Source: CBS)
Kung Fu Panda floats down Broadway in Times Square during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Diary Of A Wimpy Kid
New to the parade route in 2010 is the Diary of a Wimpy Kid Balloon. (Source: CBS)
Buzz Lightyear
To infinity and beyond... with Buzz Lightyear. (Source: CBS)
Spiderman
One of the most popular balloons at the parade is the amazing Spiderman. Peter Parker's alter-ego has been part of the parade since 1987. (Source: CBS)
Spiderman floats down Broadway in Times
Spongebob Squarepants
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? Spongebob Squarepants! The silly undersea character has been delighting parade goers since 2004. (Source: CBS)
Pikachu With Pokeball
Pikachu with Poke Ball is the first balloon with built-in electric power to light up its cheeks. (Source: CBS)
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Winds Through New York City
Horton the Elephant
Horton the Elephant made his first parade appearance in 2008. (Source: CBS)
Jessica Simpson rides down 7th Ave in Times Square
Kanye West Big Apple
Kanye West on the New York Daily News Big Apple Float
Turkey
Gobble Gobble. The Thanksgiving Day parade wouldn't be complete without Tom Turkey. (Source: CBS)
Tom Turkey
Tom Turkey was pardoned just in time for Thanksgiving. (Source: CBS)
Statue of Liberty
Lady Liberty makes her way down the parade route. (Source: CBS)
Kermit the Frog
Kermit the Frog has been delighting fans on the parade route for 8 years. (Source: CBS)
Smurf
Feeling blue? This smurf might cheer you up. (Source: CBS)
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Winds Through New York City
Shrek
The giant ogre Shrek makes for one giant balloon. (Source: CBS)
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Winds Through New York City
Sailor Mickey
Sailor Mickey Mouse (Source: CBS)
Ronald McDonald
Ronald McDonald has been flying high in the parade since 2000. (Source: CBS)
Pillsbury Dough Boy
The Pillsbury Dough Boy (Source: CBS)
Mount Rushmore's American Liberty
Mount Rushmore's American Liberty (Source: CBS)
Jolly Polly Pirate Ship
Ahoy Matey. The Jolly Polly Pirate Ship (Source: CBS)
Golden Eagle Express
Choo choo. All aboard the Golden Eagle Express. (Source: CBS)
Energizer Bunny
The Energizer Bunny just kept going, and going, and going. (Source: CBS)
123 Sesame Street
The 1-2-3 Sesame Street float featuring all the characters from the popular series including Big Bird and the Cookie Monster. (Source: CBS)
Yes Virginia
Yes, Virginia there is a Santa Claus and CBS also has an animated 'Yes Virginia" special airing on Dec. 17th. (Source: CBS)
Santa Claus Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade NYC 2010
Santa Claus always signals the end of the parade and the beginning of the holiday season. (Source: CBS)
Santa Claus Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade NYC 2010
Jolly 'Ol Saint Nick ushers in the Christmas season aboard his reindeer drawn sleigh. (Source: CBS)
Santa Claus Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade NYC 2010