Pro DeZigns LLC: 10 Awesome Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Floats for This Year

Thanksgiving is almost here and with the holiday comes some awesome traditions. Of course there's the large feast featuring turkey, but also with the traditions comes the annual Thanksgiving Day Parade. The parade started in 1924, with live animals from Central Park Zoo and since has grown into this amazing tradition with giant balloons and spectacular floats. ProDezigns wants to share with you some of the best floats you can expect to see in this year's parade!

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1. 1-2-3 Sesame Street, Sesame Workshop

Sesame Street, the most famous street in the world, celebrates its 45th season of helping kids grow smarter, stronger and kinder. Coming to 34th Street for Thanksgiving on the stoop of 123 Sesame Street are your favorite friends and Muppets kicking off the holidays and bringing laughter to children everywhere. The float will include a performance by the cast and Muppets of Sesame Street.

2. At the Ball Game, Cracker Jacks Popcorn

Inspired by another American pastime – arguably the most famous of them all - this new float features a baseball theme that builds on the tradition of Cracker Jack snacks and family experiences at the ballpark. And in a contemporary nod to everyone’s favorite photo opportunity, the float includes a family taking a “selfie.” The float will include live cameras for spectators to see themselves on a larger-than-life LED screen above the stadium scoreboard.

3. Dreamseeker, Cirque Du Soleil

The visually stunning flying ship of DREAMSEEKER by Cirque du Soleil returns to the line-up for another spectacular performance. Seeming to take flight thanks in part to giant wings, DREAMSEEKER comes complete with custom-designed trampolines and many more acrobatic secrets. At 52-feet long, 23-feet wide and 35-feet high, the grand ship is one of the longest, tallest and widest floats in the Parade. The float will feature performance by Acrobats and character artists of Cirque Du Soleil.

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4. The Enchanting World of Lindt Chocolate, Lindt

A larger-than-life Lindt Master Chocolatier rises three stories above a delectable chocolate shop serving as the Puppet Master for chocolate delights. Orchestrating the creation of LINDT BEAR and other chocolate figures for the holidays, the puppeteer pulls the strings on life-sized marionettes and giant spoons in a dance of wonder. Float Facts: The Lindt Master Chocolatier figure moves and blinks thanks to a little Macy’s Parade magic and behind-the-scenes puppeteering.
Performer featured on this float is Tony Award winner and Broadway Superstar Idina Menzel.

5. Frozen Fall Fun, Discover

Hockey fans of all ages will be enthralled as they root for kids on the home team during this preview to the 2014 Discover NHL Thanksgiving Showdown. Transforming a hometown backyard into an ice rink for the ultimate holiday slap shot contest, the float comes complete with a giant Turkey goalie on defense. The skating surface is actually made of synthetic ice, a hard surface that can be skated on.
Performances by Pop/Rockers The Madden Brothers and NHL legends John LeClair and Pat LaFontaine will accompany this float.

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6. Goldfish on Parade, Pepperidge Farm Goldfish

It’s a Parade within a Parade for the Goldfish characters. Finn and his friends Gilbert, Brooke and Xtreme are creating their own march down Manhattan using everyday items like pencils, paper clips and straws to create stilts, floats, balloons and more. Inspired by the Macy’s Parade, the Goldfish gang is lead down the route by Finn in a dapper top hat. Performance on this float features Hollywood Records artist and star of Pretty Little Liars, Lucy Hale.

7. On the Roll Again, Homewood Suites by Hilton

The adorable duck family is on the roll again as Lewis the Duck and his colorful kin take to the streets. Celebrating classic wooden pull toys, the Homewood Suites by Hilton mascot lets his feet do the “cranking,” pulling his wife Lois and kids Lance and Lisa down the line of march. Performance will be by NBC’s Sing Off winners and pop/hip-hop/acapella music stars PENTATONIX.

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8. International CELE-BEAR-ATION Clock Tower, Build-A-Bear Workshop

Build-A-Bear Workshop shares hugs worldwide! The International Cele-bear-ration Clock Tower float celebrates everyone’s favorite childhood friend, the Teddy Bear. Build-A-Bear Workshop mascot Bearemy joins his international furry friends for a bear hug that is understood in any language. The float depicts a worldwide collection of furry pals from the American Northwest to the canals of Venice. Performance will be by Oscar-nominated actress and star of the upcoming film “Annie” Quvenzhane Wallis along with her co-stars.

9. Pep Rally, Spirit of America Productions

Putting the pep in the step-off and spreading holiday spirit is the Pep Rally float. On board, spirited kids will show they really do know how to get the party started as they ring in the holidays. The float’s massive cheerleading horn is the biggest used in the Parade. International Rock & Roll legends KISS will be performing on this float.

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10. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles emerge from sewers of the city to delight spectators with their crime-battling ninja precision. This Thanksgiving, Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo are back to battle the evil Foot Clan and save the day. Against a spectacular dark cityscape, the float depicts roof tops, fire escapes, window ledges and a zip line down the wires of telephone poles. Performance on this float features Pop-Rap duo MKTO.

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