THE SMURFS
Leaving Smurf Village for a fun day on Broadway, Papa Smurf and Smurfette will ride along on a smurftastic float following the new Smurf balloon. The float features a replica of one of the Smurfs legendary mushroom shaped homes. Not be left out of the balloon fun, the entire Smurf mushroom house will be an inflatable balloon too!
THE TRUE SPIRIT OF THANKSGIVING
ONEIDA INDIAN NATION
The Oneida Indian Nation's representation of the creation story is told on the majestic True Spirit of Thanksgiving float. The float depicts the tale of Sky Woman who one day came to rest on a Turtle's back, depicted on the float by a giant Turtle symbolizing Mother Earth. A 30-foot tall White Pine Tree symbolizing the Tree of Peace grows from the turtle's back, and climbs skyward, while its great white roots of peace spread in four directions- north, south, east and west. On top of the Great Tree is an eagle that keeps watch over the Nations, symbolizing the constant watch and protection of Peace. Along for the ride will be Iroquois dancers at each root representing all Indian people from across the country.
WINTER WONDERLAND
New York City's Central Park takes center stage on the Winter Wonderland float. A recreation of the Park's Gothic Bridge sets the magical tone followed by vintage streetlights, illuminated Christmas trees and fresh fallen snow. The frozen pond serves as a perch position for a world-famous frog who will recount the importance of believing this holiday season. On board for the magic will be Kermit the Frog and Camp Broadway who will perform the Bill Schermerhorn/Wesley Whatley penned soon to be classic "I Believe in Santa Claus."
WOODLAND FAMILY GATHERING
OCEAN SPRAY(R) CRANBERRIES
The first Thanksgiving is a perfect day for a Woodland family gathering! A 16-foot tall Goose, 12-foot tall Beaver and 5-foot tall Mouse are just some of the woodland friends gathering to enjoy the bounty of the Thanksgiving harvest. From 10-foot long ears of corn to pumpkins, squash and delicious cranberries, the entire critter family will gather to give Thanks and share in the gifts of the season. Sharing in the Thanksgiving feast is James Taylor singing "America the Beautiful."
All performing talent subject to change.
For more information on the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, please call the Macy's Parade Hotline at (212) 494-4495 or visit www.macysparade.com
