Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade - 2009
1 - The 83rd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Air Date: November 26, 2009
The 83rd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 26, 2009 in New York City, and shown to viewers live on NBC that same day from 9 a.m. to noon EST, being hosted by Matt Lauer, Meredith Vieira and Al Roker. The lineup featured 15 giant helium character balloons, 35 novelty/ornament balloons, balloonheads and balloonicles, 24 floats, 10 marching bands, 1,500 cheerleaders, dancers, singers and performers, 800 clowns, a host of celebrity performers, and the one-and-only Santa Claus.