The 85th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

The 85th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 24, 2011, 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, Ann Curry, and Al Roker. The lineup featured 15 giant character balloons, 44 novelty and specialty inflatables, 27 floats, 1,600 cheerleaders and dancers, 800 clowns, 11 marching bands, a host of celebrity performers, and the one-and-only Santa Claus.