The 83rd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

The 83rd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 26th, 2009, in New York City and shown to viewers live on NBC that same day from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. It was hosted by Meredith Vieria, Matt Lauer and Al Roker. Participating celebrities included Cyndi Lauper, Andrea Bocelli, Jay Sean, Tiffany Thornton, Jimmy Fallon and The Roots and Gloria Gaynor.

Parade Lineup

Listed below are the various Parade units that appeared in the 2009 line of march. Each unit is listed in several categories and sub-categories, in addition to the unit's sponsor

Bold indicates a new Parade unit, and * indicates a retired Parade unit.

Balloons

Giant Balloons

• Spider-Man (Marvel Entertainment) - 1st time
• Kermit the Frog (The Muppets Studio) - 6th time
• Abby Cadabby* (Sesame Workshop) - 3rd time
• Pikachu (The Pokémon Company International) - 4th time
• Shrek (DreamWorks Animation) - 3rd time
• Ronald McDonald (McDonald's) - 1st time
• SpongeBob SquarePants (Nickelodeon) - 5th time
• Sailor Mickey (Disney Cruise Line) - 1st time
• Snoopy as the Flying Ace (United Feature Syndicate) - 4th time
• Buzz Lightyear (Disney•Pixar) - 2nd time
• Dora the Explorer* (Nickelodeon) - 5th time
• Horton the Elephant (Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment)
• "Super Cute" Hello Kitty (Sanrio) - 3rd time
• Smurf (Sony Pictures) - 2nd time
• Pillsbury Doughboy (Pillsbury) - 1st time

Novelty Balloons

• Yellow Stars (Macy's) - 4th time
• Pumpkins (Macy's) - 7th time
• Harold the Fireman (Macy's) - 1st time
• Geometric Shapes (Macy's) - 1st time
• Pistachio & Strawberry Ice Cream Cone (Macy's) - 6th time
• Basketball (Macy's) - 1st time
• Freida the Dachshund* (Macy's) - 4th time
• Beach Ball Cluster (Macy's) - 3rd time
• Arrrtie the Pirate (Macy's) - 3rd time
• Planet Earth (Macy's) - 3rd time
• Baseball with R.H. Signature (Macy's) - 3rd time
• Snow Crystals (Macy's) - 4th time
• Cloe the Holiday Clown* (Macy's) - 5th time
• Big Man Santa (Universal Orlando Resort) - 1st time
• Green Candy Cane (Macy's) - 4th time
• Red Candy Cane (Macy's) - 5th time
• Charlie, Kit & C.J. Holiday Elves (Macy's) - 10th time (Charlie); 6th time (Kit & C.J)
• Red "Believe" Stars (Macy's) - 1st time
• Green "Believe" Star (Macy's) - 2nd time

Balloonheads

• Pilgrim Man and Woman (Macy's) - 5th time
• George Washington and Abraham Lincoln (Macy's) - 5th time
• Mom, Dad and Baby (Macy's) - 7th time

Balloonicles

• The Energizer Bunny - 4th time (Energizer)

Floats

• Woodland Family Gathering (Ocean Spray) - 2nd time
• Tom Turkey (Macy's) - 17th time
• Watering Can* (Macy's) - 9th time
• 1-2-3 Sesame Street (National Association of Music Merchants) - 6th time
• Local Heroes Helping Everyday (Hamburger Helper) - 1st time
• International Cele-Bear-ation Clock Tower (Build-A-Bear Workshop) - 3rd time
• Statue of Liberty (Macy's) - 17th time
• M&M's on Broadway* (Mars Chocolate North America) - 3rd time
• Castle of Dreams (My Princess Academy) - 2nd time
• Pep Rally (Mike Miller & Associates) - 5th time
• Bridge to the Future (Hess Corporation) - 7th time
• There's A Party In My City* (Yo Gabba Gabba! Live) - 1st time
• Shine On! (Jimmy Dean) - 2nd time
• Jolly Polly Pirate Ship (Macy's) - 17th time
• True Spirit of Thanksgiving (Oneida Indian Nation) - 2nd time
• Musical Innovation Bigger Than Life* (Gibson Guitar) - 3rd time
• Snoopy's Dog House (United Feature Syndicate) - 4th time
• Santaland Express (Macy's) - 21st time
• Big Apple (New York Daily News) - 5th time
• Care Bears Winter Fun-derland* (American Greetings) - 3rd time
• Marion-Carole Showboat (Macy's) - 8th time
• Winter Wonderland in Central Park (Delta Air Lines) - 2nd time
• Santa's Sleigh (Macy's) - 1st time

Specialty Units

• NYPD Highway Motorcycle Unit - 25th time
• "Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade" Banner - 3rd time (Macy's)
• Big Red Shoe Car - 10th time (McDonald's)
• The Mach 5 Speed Racer - 1st and only time (Nickelodeon)
• Calliope Wagon with 2 horses - 3rd time (Big Apple Circus)
• 1902 "U.S. Tableau" Circus Wagon (Big Apple Circus) - 3rd time
• Planters' NUTmobile (Planters) - 10th time
• "All the World Loves a Parade" Banner - 3rd time (Macy's)
• Macy's REO Truck (Macy's)

Toy Floats

• Rocking Tortoise (Macy's) - 28th time
• Macy's Parade Drum (Macy's) - 3rd time
• Rocking Lobster (Macy's) - 30th time
• Rocking Horse (Macy's) - 46th time

Marching Bands

• Macy's Great American Marching Band
• Choctawhatchee "Style Marchers" Marching Band
• Franklin Regional High School Marching Band
• Adair County High School Marching Band
• The Ballou "Majestic" Marching Knights
• Pittsburg Pirates High School Marching Band
• Morgantown High School Red & Blue Marching Band
• NYPD Marching Band
• Harrison High School Marching Band
• Towson University Tiger Marching Band
• Pickerington Central Marching Tigers

Clowns

• Hi! Roller Skating Clowns - 5th time
• Confetti Clowns - 4th time
• Funny Farm Clowns
• Safari Clowns with Butterfly Kites & Nets
• Toy Blocks
• Pre-K Clowns
• Keystone Cops & Robbers
• Funny Firefighter Brigade
• Studio Art Clowns
• Jester Clowns
• Birthday Party Clowns
• Malt Shop Clowns
• Silly Seaside Clowns & Bathing Beauties
• Pirate Plankster Clowns
• Pool Hall Clowns
• Western Clowns
• Baseball All-Stars
• Sleepy Time Clowns
• Cloe's Clowns
• Holiday Clowns
• Santa's Toy Box Clowns

See also

• Gallery: 2009 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
• The 83rd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Lineup