The 81st Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

The 81st Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 22, 2007, in New York City and shown to viewers live on NBC that same day from 9 a.m. to noon EST. It was hosted by Matt Lauer, Meredith Vieira, and Al Roker. The lineup featured 11 giant helium balloons, 31 novelty/ornament balloons and balloonicles, 24 floats, 11 marching bands, over 1,900 cheerleaders, dancers, singers and performers, 800 clowns, a host of celebrity performers, and the one-and-only Santa Claus.