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Grambling State University Tiger Marching Band

The Grambling State Tiger Marching Band is the official marching band of Grambling State University, located in Grambling, Louisiana. The band has participated in many HBCU marching band competitions and parades.

## History with the Parade

The band made its historic parade debut in 2016, where they wowed every crowd they marched by. They are likely to return in a future parade.
Blue Springs High School Golden Regiment

The Blue Springs High School Golden Regiment is the official marching band of Blue Springs High School, located in Blue Springs, Missouri. This band from just outside Kansas City, is used to performing on the biggest stages. They’ve marched in the Tournament of Roses Parade and the Presidential Inaugural Parade. During their performances, audiences catch the ensemble's trademark vibrant colors and energetic music.

## History with the Parade

The band's first appearance was in the 1984 Macy's Parade, where the band lightened everyone's moods on the droopiest parade in history with their upbeat music. They would return in 2006 and 2011, and they made their fourth and most recent appearance in 2023.
Awesome Original Second Time Arounders Marching Band

The Awesome Original Second Time Arounders Marching Band is an-all age alumni band based in the greater St. Petersburg area of Florida. The band was founded in 1982, and their purpose is to let anyone who has ever played, twirled or danced in a high school band relive their high school memories by marching together for a second time around. the band has previously participated in the 2008 and 2019 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parades and the 2022 Dublin St. Patrick's Day Parade.

## History With The Parade

The Second Time Arounders made their debut in the 2022 parade, as the members relived their high school days by marching through the streets of Toronto for a second time around.
Burnaby North Secondary School Viking Marching Band

The Burnaby North Secondary School Viking Marching Band is the official marching band of the high school under the same name located in Burnaby, British Columbia.

## History with the Parade

The band first marched in the 2009 parade as representatives for Western Canada. While they didn't have the same energy and sound as the American high school bands, they still had a blast in Toronto.
Lake Hamilton High School Power Band Of Arkansas

The Lake Hamilton High School Marching Power Band of Arkansas is a musical ensemble from Lake Hamilton High School, located in Pearcy, Arkansas. The band is a multi-time Class 6A State Marching Champion with numerous accolades and awards in its name.

## History with the Parade

The band first marched in the 2019 to commemorate all of the awards they won over the past few years, including their Bands of America Grand Nationals appearance.
Jacksonville State University Marching Southerners

The Marching Southerners are the official marching band of Jacksonville State University, located in Jacksonville, Alabama. The band was founded in 1956, and they play at every Jacksonville State home football game.

## History with the Parade

The Marching Southerners made their debut in the 2006 parade in celebration of their 50th anniversary. This was the band's only asppearance.
Carolina Crown Drum Corps

Carolina Crown is a Drum & Bugle Corps based in Fort Mill, South Carolina. The group competes in Drum Corps International, more widely known as DCI, and they are regular faces in the DCI world championships. The only world championship Crown has ever won was in 2013.

## History With The Parade

Carolina Crown first appeared in 2007 as DCIs representatives. They returned in 2013 to celebrate their first DCI world championship. That year, they got to lead the parade. They haven't been seen in the parade since then.
Lincoln High School Patriot Marching Band

The Lincoln High School Patriot Marching Band is the official marching band of the high school under the same name, located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. They are one of the best marching bands in all of South Dakota, placing first in many competitions.

## History with the Parade

The Patriot Band made its Santa Claus Parade debut in 1993. The band made reprise appearances in 2002 and 2012.
Drum Corps Trisakti

Drum Corps Trisakti is a drum & bugle corps from Jakarta, Indonesia. This corps was one of the best marching bands in all of Indonesia, and they were also invited to take part in the 1995 Tournament of Roses Parade.

## History with the Parade

The corps' first appearance was in 1994, which was during their rise to fame. This was the only time they marched in the parade.
Boston Crusaders Drum Corps

The Boston Crusaders are a Drum & Bugle Corps that competes in Drum Corps International, more widely known as DCI. The Boston Crusaders are from Boston, Massachusetts, and they are regular faces in the DCI world championships. Not only is the group known for their show-stopping performances, but also for their incredible costumes. One of the group's pit percussionists, known as the "Dramatic Marching Band Girl" went viral in 2016.

## History With The Parade

The Boston Crusaders made their parade debut in 2006, and they have kept coming back every few years until 2016. They would later return in 2021 as one of the two drum corps to participate that year, with the others being the Troopers.
Ken Shaw

Ken Shaw is a Canadian journalist and former CTV newscaster.

## History with the Parade

Ken Shaw first hosted in the parade in 2010 along with Global's Susan Hay. the two would continue to host for five more years before Susan left, leaving Ken on his own, but he was fine with it. He says that hosting the parade alone feels a lot better because "it feels right to do something on your own without anyone to assist you. Susan was great, and she was getting me ready for what I'm doing now. I don't need anyone else to do it with me, because when you're alone you have more confidence in yourself." Ken would also be joined by many co-hosts throughout the years, including Hoda Kotb and Brandon Gonez. Ken would keep hosting until 2019, though he was also a recurring character in the 2020 parade.

In 2021, he was replaced with Al Roker, who was supposed to be the main host in 2022, but because of his health complications involving blood clots, he was unable to host, so they called Ken back up and he was able to reclaim his role as parade host once again. For this parade, he got his own over-the-top display that includes a working fireplace, yard inflatables including a Wacky Waving Inflatable Tube Guy, a TV screen showing Christmas movies, a Nativity scene, and a meme-themed Christmas tree.

Ken also became funnier in 2022, and part of that is the introduction of his new ventriloquist puppet, named Uncle Ted, who is an original character and is not based on any of Ken's real uncles. Ken has now mastered the art of ventriloquism.

In 2023, Ken was no longer be alone as he once again had a lady in his booth. It isn't Susan Hay, but rather Savannah Guthrie. Ken also became the host of a new parade-themed late-night show developed by Santa Claus Parade Studios, titled "Ken's Parade Hour", where Ken talks about all-things parade-related, where he talks about current parade news and events in a comedic way.

In 2024, Ken will be the only host of the 2024 parade. But for the first time ever, instead of being on the streets, he will be on the street, talking to spectators while also commentating on the parade.
Forest Lake High School Ranger Marching Band

The Forest Lake High School Ranger Marching Band is the official marching band of the high school under the same name, located in Forest Lake, Minnesota.

## History with the Parade

The band first appeared in the snowy 1989 parade, which was perfect weather for them because snowfalls in Minnesota are a beautiful sight. This was the band's only appearance.
Imagination Circuit

Imagination Circuit is a float from the Santa Claus Parade.

## History With The Parade

This float made its debut in 2022. The float features a giant toy race track with cars that actually move along the track. Yes, you heard that right, they actually move. There is a motor hidden underneath the cars at the centre of the track that whips the cars around the track.

The float's sponsor was originally Subaru, though before that is was just labelled the Subaru Dealers of Ontario, but it was changed to Subaru itself due to Canadian supremacy issues. Macy's wanted to make Honda the new sponsor because they needed a car company that isn't too Canadian, and Honda was the best option. Not only that, they also wanted to make Honda the sponsor of the float because they are also the main sponsors of another popular American parade, the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California.

The float was selected as one of two floats make a return in the 2023 parade alongside Transportation Of Tomorrow and The Christmas Market, but because of the company ban, the float was no longer under the sponsorship of Honda. Like most returning floats, this float was retired after 2023.
Grupo Bimbo

Grupo Bimbo is a grain product-selling company based in Mexico. They are one of the biggest food producers in Mexico, as well as all of Latin America.

## History with the Parade

Their involvement with the parade began in 2022 when they sponsored the parade's first ever toaster-themed float, titled "What's Poppin'?" The float features an actual piece of toast popping out of a toaster, and there is a switch that goes up and down along with it. The toast piece pops out non-stop as the float goes by the whole route. This float was retired after 2022 making only one appearance.
Marian Catholic High School Marching Band

The Marian Catholic High School Marching Band is the official marching band of the high school under the same name in Chicago Heights, Illinois.

## History with the Parade

The band's first appearance was in the 1988 parade after a successful three-year-streak that would turn into a four-year-streak after they won a title in 1989. They would return to the parade in 1997, 2002, 2006, 2011 and 2017 as they continued to show off their incredible sounds. In total, they have made six appearances in the parade's history.
Banda De Música La Primavera

Banda De Música La Primavera is a marching band from Santiago De Veraguas, Panama. They are one of Panama's best marching bands, and they have appeared in many parades all over Panama along with the Tournament of Roses Parade.

## History with the Parade

The band made its parade debut in the 2023 parade. In that parade, they were one of two bands representing Latin America.
Funny Business

Funny Business is a float from the Santa Claus Parade.

## History with the Parade

This float made its debut in the 2023 parade. This float is filled to the brim with many clowns being... Y'know, clowns. One clown at the front of the float is balancing on a ball, another is honking a horn, another clown is popping out of a barrel, and the one at the back is operating a confetti cannon that shoots confetti to spectators as the float makes its way down the parade route. There are also live performers dressed as clowns on and around the float, including stilt walkers, mimes, jugglers, acrobats, and even bungee jumpers, including one bungee jumper dressed as an Elvis impersonator.
Albany State University Marching Rams

The Albany State University Marching Rams is the official marching band of the college under the same name in Albany, Georgia.

## History With The Parade

The band first appeared in the 2016 parade and was one of the most popular bands that appeared that year. They were honoured to represent HBCU bands in their only appearance so far.
Camilo The Capybara

Camilo the Capybara is a self-propelled float from the Santa Claus Parade.

## History with the Parade

Camilo debuted in the 2021 parade. He was a giant self-propelled capybara, giving a completely different meaning so "the world's largest rodent". In fact, Camilo was the largest capybara in the world. He was created because how popular capybaras were on the internet in 2021. They were featured in memes, TikToks, and images, and they became viral sensations, so the parade's float designers were inspired by the viral success of capybaras and made the first-ever self-propelled capybara float. Camilo blinked his eyes and walked along the parade route like a real life capybara.
Banda De Música Heberto Lopez

Banda De Música Heberto Lopez is a marching band from Chitré, Panama. The band has marched in the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California, and they are one of the best marching bands in all of Panama.

## History with the Parade

The band made its parade debut in 2013. This was their only appearance, and there wouldn't be another Panamanian band in the parade until Banda De Música La Primavera marched in the parade 10 years later.
Hebron High School Marching Band

The Hebron High School Marching Band is the official marching band of Hebron High School, located in Carrollton, Texas. The Hebron Band is one of the most famous and most respected bands in the world. The band is a consistent champion and finalist of the Bands Of America Regional and Super Regional Finals.

## History With The Parade

This world-famous high school band from Texas made its parade debut in the 2016 parade. They were a very popular band that year, making the state of Texas very proud.
Ferko String Band

The Ferko String Band is a string band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This world-renowned string band was founded by Joseph A. Ferko, and they celebrated their 100th anniversary in 2022.

## History With The Parade

The Ferko String Band first appeared in the 2022 parade in celebration of the band's 100th anniversary. This marked a historic moment for the band, and they were crowd pleasers as they marched down the route in their spectacular Mardi Gras outfits.
Detroit Public Schools All-City High School Marching Band

The Detroit Public Schools All-City High School Marching Band is a high school marching band from Detroit, Michigan, comprised of the finest high school marching band members in the Motor City. The band is an annual participant in America's Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit, and they have also marched in the Tournament of Roses Parade. Their uniforms are traditional HBCU marching band uniforms, with "Motown" written on their capes to symbolize their home city.

## History with the Parade

These fine Motown musicians first marched in the 2004 parade as Michigan's representatives for that year's parade. That year, they amazed the crowds with their high-stepping energetic performances.
Madison Scouts Drum Corps

The Madison Scouts are a Drum & Bugle Corps from Madison, Wisconsin. For a long time they were an all-boys corps, but they would officially welcome female members in 2018 with the first female member in the Scouts' 80+ year history. The corps has won two DCI World Championships titles in 1975 and 1988 respectively, and they have also marched in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

## History with the Parade

The Madison Scouts first marched in the 1976 parade. They returned in the 1989, 2006, and most recently, 2019 parades.
Holy Rosary Youth Band

The Holy Rosary Youth Band is a marching band from Rosario, a municipality of Cavite, Philippines. The band is sponsored by the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Rosario, and the band is open to anyone with musical experience.

## History with the Parade

The band made its Santa Claus Parade debut in 2023 as a representative for the Philippines. This band represented Filipino culture in a big way by playing their wonderful music for all to hear.
Homewood High School Patriot Band

The Homewood High School Patriot Band is a musical ensemble from Alabama's Homewood High School. The school is known for its marching band, but it also gives students the chance to take part in concert bands, percussion ensembles and jazz bands. The student musicians, dancers, and guard are known internationally for taking part in many of the most prestigious parades in the United States and Europe and they have also made countless television broadcast appearances in hundreds of countries across the globe.

## History with the Parade

The band's first appearance was in 1982, and after that, they would make many more appearances as the decades went on. they returned in 1988, 1993, 1997, 2005, 2012 and 2019 respectively. In the latter year, they were one of three Alabama bands that took part in the parade.
Cooper High School Cougar Marching Band

The Cooper High School Cougar Marching Band was the official marching band of the high school under the same name, located in Abilene, Texas.

## History with the Parade

The band made its Santa Claus Parade debut in 1990 as Texas' representatives. During their debut march, the band got the crowd clapping along to their Texas marches.
Dutch Boy Drum Corps

Dutch Boy was a Drum & Bugle Corps based in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario. They were known for competing in DCI for many years.

## History With The Parade

This Drum & Bugle Corps first appeared in the 1981 parade. They were very popular amongst the crowd, especially because at the time they were one of Canada's best. That year they were the second-to-last band. They returned for one more appearance in 1990 in celebration of their spectacular season, making a total of two appearances.
Crossmen Drum Corps

The Crossmen are a drum and bugle corps based in San Antonio, Texas. The Crossmen are regular competitors in Drum Corps International, or DCI. These talented musicians are one of the best drum corps in Texas.

## History with the Parade

The corps made its first appearance in 1977, and they returned in 1985, 1992 and 2012, the latter of which was their most recent appearance.
Auburn University Marching Band

The Auburn University Marching Band is the official marching band of Auburn University, located in Auburn, Alabama. The band plays at every Auburn Tigers home football game and also takes part in parades and events in and out of campus.

## History with the Parade

The band made its parade debut in 1990, and they returned in 2011 and 2018, making everyone in Toronto want to scream "War Eagle!" out the top of their lungs.
Buhos Marching Band

The Buhos Marching Band is a band based in the Mexican city of Xalapa. The Buhos (Translated from Spanish to English as Owls) have participated in regional marching band competitions and the Tournament of Roses Parade as one of a few bands to represent Mexico in the parade's history.

## History with the Parade

The band was invited to represent their city and the entire country of Mexico in the 2022 parade, which marked their first appearance in the parade.
Christina The Toy Cricket

Christina the Toy Cricket is a float from the Santa Claus Parade.

## History with the Parade

This float debuted in the 2023 parade. Christina is a larger-than-life recreation of a vintage cricket pull toy from the 1960's. She is a green cricket in a tuxedo, whose legs were attached to the back wheels making her look as if her legs were actually making her walk.
Reindeer Gains

* 2023
* 2024

Reindeer Gains is a float from the Santa Claus Parade.

## History with the Parade

This is a fun take on seeing how the Reindeer prepare for the big night. Rather than taking flying lessons or racing, the reindeer are working out in a gym. They are seen curling dumbbells, lifting bars, running on treadmills, doing push-ups, and doing all kinds of other fitness activities you'd see people do at a gym.

In 2024, the float was upgraded. The push-up reindeer is now replaced with a female reindeer doing yoga, another form of exercise.
Jenison High School Marching Band

The Jenison High School Marching Band is the official marching band of Jenison High School, located in Jenison, Michigan. The band has won many state championships and are have been part of Bands of America many times, both as a Regional finalist, Regional champion, and Grand Nationals semifinalist.

## History with the Parade

The Jenison High School Band made their parade debut in the 2022 parade after a successful 2021 marching season and becoming the 2022 Bands of America Northwest Ohio Regional Champions. They were decked out in their vibrant black and green uniforms and they were also crowd pleasers. They weren't the only band representing Michigan that year, as the Michigan State University Spartan Marching Band marched in the parade as well.
All Tangled Up

All Tangled Up is a float from the Santa Claus Parade.

## History With The Parade

In 2018, Lowe's agreed to sponsor a new float for the parade. The float, titled all Tangled Up, involves an animated mouse trying to untangle himself from Christmas lights. The mouse would actually be moving around with multiple parts of him moving, including his head, body and legs, as they are all powered by servomotors. This float made history as it was the first float to use servos. The float returned in 2019 and was retired after that.
Gold Rush (2023)

Gold Rush is a float from the Santa Claus Parade.

## History with the Parade

This float made its debut in the 2023 parade. The float depicts a train of three self-propelled minecarts containing two animated mine beavers and stacks of gold. The beavers are equipped in miner outfits and hard hats, and they are both holding pickaxes.
Camp Fairbanks

Camp Fairbanks is a float from the Santa Claus Parade.

## History with the Parade

This float will make its debut in the 2024 parade. This float depicts an arctic campsite with young Polar Bear and Walrus Scouts getting up to all kinds of antics. The Polar Bear Scouts and Walrus Scouts are shown launching each other off a water blob in a frozen lake, sleeping in tents and sleeping bags, and roasting marshmallows over a campfire, which are normal camp activities, but because this camp is in the North Pole, the Scouts are also doing winter activities, like skiing, skating, and playing hockey. There will be lots of animated characters on the float, making the float feel more lively. Camp Fairbanks is of course named after the city of Fairbanks, Alaska, which is west of the city of North Pole, Alaska.
American Guild Of English Handbell Ringers

The American Guild of English Handbell Ringers was a marching handbell choir made up of handbell ringers from all over the United States. They were created exclusively for the Tournament of Roses Parade.

## History with the Parade

They only appeared in the 1988 parade as the parade's first handbell choir to ever participate in the parade. Appropriately, they would lead in the winter-themed floats.
Gold Rush (2001)

Gold Rush is a float from the Santa Claus Parade.

## History with the Parade

This float was designed for the 2001 parade. This float depicted a mine scene with people dressed as miners mining for gold and other minerals. There is a working waterfall pouring water into a small pond, and the miners are also riding on minecarts that actually move on a track. The minecarts are powered by lawnmower engines.
Disney's 100 Years Of Wonder

100 Years Of Wonder is the 100th anniversary celebration of the Walt Disney Company. The celebration began in late 2022 and will end in late 2023.

## History With The Parade

To celebrate Disney's 100th anniversary celebration, the parade and Disney teamed up to reveal a new (sort of) float to celebrate the company's milestone. The float was revealed at the 2022 D23 Expo, and it is recycled from Walt Disney World's 50 Years Of Magic float, with the only change to the float being the 100 Years Of Wonder replacing the Want Disney World 50th Anniversary logo on Mickey Mouse's castle. The float featured Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, Pluto, Chip and Dale on the float, just like last year, along with lots of Disney characters escorting the float, including almost all of the escorts for the 50 Years Of Magic float along with many new additions, including Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, Snow White, Dopey, Pinocchio, Geppetto, Jiminy Cricket, Cinderella, Prince Charming, Alice In Wonderland, the Mad Hatter, Peter Pan, Wendy, Tinker Bell, Winnie The Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore, Belle, Beast, Aladdin, Jasmine, Timon, Rafiki, Mulan, Stitch, Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Nick Wilde, Judy Hopps, Rapunzel, Flynn Ryder, Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, Bo Peep, Sulley, Mr. Incredible, Elastigirl, Frozone, Edna Mode, Miguel Rivera, Moana, Raya, Mirabel Madrigal, Bruno Madrigal, Ian Lightfoot, Barley Lightfoot, Clarabelle Cow, Max Goof as Powerline, Scrooge McDuck, Vampirina, Mira, R2-D2, Chewbacca, Kylo Ren with two First Order Stormtroopers, Darth Vader, Spider-Man, Black Panther, Star-Lord, Groot, Doctor Strange, Captain Marvel, Ms. Marvel, Jack Skellington and Sally.
Musikkapelle Flaurling

Musikkapelle Flaurling (Translated as Music band Flaurling) is a traditional Tyrolian marching band from Tyrol, Austria. Bands from the Alps region are famous for their unique style of music. Musikkapelle Flaurling is one of Tyrol's most famous Alpine brass bands.

## History With The Parade

This band was selected by Macy's to represent their home country of Austria in the 2022 parade.
Kickapoo High School Golden Arrow Marching Band

The Kickapoo High School Golden Arrow Marching Band at Kickapoo High School serves as an important educational link between the theory and practice of the art of communication through music and visual interpretation. Combined with the other performing arts classes offered at KHS, students are given the opportunity to expand their educational experience of the most complex and important means of communication known to man, the arts. The bands at KHS are progressive classes building on acquired musical knowledge and experience gained at the elementary and middle school levels.

## History with the Parade

The band only marched in the 1991 parade.
Cacique Inc.

Cacique is a family-run food company based in Industry, California. The company is known for their Mexican-style cheese and other Mexican servings for Latino families.

## History with the Parade

Cacique's only year of partnering with the parade was 2013, where they sponsored a Mexican Fiesta float to celebrate Mexican/Hispanic culture in Canada. The float featured traditional Mexican dancer animatronics with live dancers dancing on the float. the float was popular with the crowds, especially families from Mexico and other Latino countries, but it was retired after the 2013 parade following Cacique's one-year run with the parade making only one appearance.
Prosper High School Mighty Eagle Band

The Mighty Eagle Band is the official marching band of Prosper High School, located in Prosper, Texas.

## History with the Parade

The band will made its debut in the 2023 parade as one of three Texas bands in the 2023 band lineup and the representatives of the North Texas/Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas. They were decked out in their traditional Texas cowboy uniforms, complete with their cowboy hats as they bring a little bit of Texas to Toronto in the Wild West section of the parade.
An Avalanche Of Imagination

An Avalanche of Imagination is a float from the Santa Claus Parade.

## History with the Parade

This float followed Playful Snow Fight's style, which was having lots of giant Minifigures playing in the snow. This one is different from Playful Snow Fight, because the Minifigures are different, and the float's base is different. The Minifigures are in different positions as well, and there are also new additions that weren't on the previous float, like LEGO candy canes. This float returned in 2016 and was retired after that.
Mrs. Claus' Kitchen

Mrs. Claus' Kitchen was a recurring float from the Santa Claus Parade.

## History with the Parade

In 2016, Mrs. Claus was given a new float to replace her North Pole Setup, and this time she was given a kitchen, which was the perfect environment for her to make her gingerbread cookies. There were lots of cooking ingredients and gingerbread cookies all over the float as Mrs. Claus did the baking. This float was retired after 2021.

After 2021, there hasn't been a float for Mrs. Claus alone. Since 2022, Mrs. Claus has ridden on Santa's Sleigh, watching for her husband from her North Pole cottage.
Gadsden Elementary School District Marching Band

The Gadsden Elementary School District Marching Band is a band from San Luis, Arizona, made up of students in the Gadsden District. They were one of the best elementary bands in the nation, a lot more skilled and fun to watch than most elementary school bands. These kids are better than your typical elementary school band. The band has previously taken part in the Hollywood Christmas Parade.

## History With The Parade

The band first appeared in the 2013 parade. This was especially exciting for them because they've never participated in a parade as huge as the Santa Claus Parade, and the parade team knew how good they were. This was the band's only appearance.
Ambridge Area High School Marching Band

The Ambridge Area High School Marching Band is the official marching band of the high school under the same name, located in Ambridge, Pennsylvania. They made history during their 2004 Rose Parade appearance as the first Rose Parade marching band to use steel drums.

## History with the Parade

The band's first and only appearance was in the 2004 parade. For this appearance, they reused the steel drum carts that they used for their Rose Parade appearance.
Harlem Globetrotters

The Harlem Globetrotters are a world-famous basketball team known for showing off their impressive skills and tricks on the court. Based in Harlem, New York, these players combine athleticism, theatre and comedy, and they have been entertaining crowds for almost 100 years. The Globetrotters will celebrate their 100th anniversary in 2026.

## History With The Parade

The Harlem Globetrotters first appeared in the parade in 2010. They were one of the most popular specialty groups in the parade, so they kept coming back every year. They've never missed a year, with the exception of 2020, though they did have their own segment that year since they couldn't show up in person. They made their final appearance in the parade as a specialty group in 2022.
Blades The Rollerblading Snowman

Blades the Rollerblading Snowman is a float from the Santa Claus Parade.

## History with the Parade

This float debuted in the 1979 parade thanks to the popularity of roller discos. Blades was a white snowman wearing a 70's disco outfit, and rather than ice skates, he rolled past the spectators on rollerblades, showing off some fancy moves. This float is highly considered one of the best floats from any 70's Santa Claus Parade because how how creative it was and how impressive Blades' animation was.
Louisiana State University Tiger Marching Band

The LSU Tiger Marching Band, also known as the Golden Band from Tigerland, is the official marching band of Louisiana State University, located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. In addition to LSU home football games, the band takes part in many local parades both in and out of campus, including Mardi Gras Parades, and they have even marched in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Dublin, Ireland.

## History with the Parade

The Golden Band made its parade debut in 2000, where they had the honour of leading the band lineup. They returned to the parade in 2013, where they were the third band in the lineup. They made their third and most recent appearance in 2023.
Fraggle Rock

Fraggle Rock is a children's musical fantasy comedy puppet television series, created by Jim Henson.

## History with the Parade

Fraggle Rock made its Santa Claus Parade debut in 2022 with a float promoting the AppleTV+ original series, Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock. The float depicts a lavish Fraggle cave set, where the main characters played instruments and sang while other Fraggles played around them. The main characters, Gobo, Mokey, Wembley, Boober and Red along with Uncle Travelling Matt, Jamdolin and many other Fraggles all rode on the float celebrating Night of the Lights, while the Doozers did their usual working. This float made its only appearance in 2022.
Claudia Taylor Johnson High School Marching Band

The Claudia Taylor Johnson High School Marching Band is the official marching band of the high school under the same name, located in San Antonio, Texas. This award-winning band has placed first in various marching band competitions across the state of Texas.

## History with the Parade

The CTJ Marching Band will make its Santa Claus Parade debut in 2024.
Baldwinsville High School Marching Bees

The Baldwinsville High School Marching Bees are the official marching band of Baldwinsville High School in Baldwinsville, New York. Baldwinsville's marching band program gives students an opportunity for growth and enrichment by showing pride, putting hard work and discipline in everything they are taught, and reaching their fullest potential by accepting intellectual, creative and physical challenges. Band members also learn about leadership, discipline, teamwork, responsibility and cooperation.

The Marching Bees are one of the oldest NYSFBC members, first competing in 1974. Baldwinsville's Bees have also participated in many parades in New York, such as Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and out of New York, such as the Tournament of Roses Parade. The Bees believe that, "Every single member is important and critical to the success of the group."

## History With The Parade

This band made its first and only appearance in the 2018 parade to represent the state of New York.
Carmel High School Marching Greyhounds

The Carmel High School Marching Greyhounds are a musical performance ensemble from Carmel High School, located in Carmel, Indiana.

## History With The Parade

The Marching Greyhounds first appeared in the 1998 parade to represent the state of Indiana. They returned in 2002, 2007, 2012, and their most recent appearance in 2018. The band will make its sixth parade appearance in 2024.
A Merry-Go-Round Christmas

A Merry-Go-Round Christmas is a float from the Santa Claus Parade.

## History with the Parade

This float made its debut in the 2023 parade. It depicts a float version of a moving carousel, which features real carousel horses going up, down and around the carousel. People will actually be riding on the horses, and the speakers hidden on the float will play carousel organ music. This float is sure to be a hit with carousel-lovers, young and old.
Las Vegas

Las Vegas is a city in the American state of Nevada. The city is known as "The city that never sleeps" and it is also known for the amount of casinos and hotels it has. As of 2022, Las Vegas also has two professional sports teams with the Vegas Golden Knights in the NHL and the Las Vegas Raiders in the NFL.

## History with the Parade

The City of Las Vegas partnered up with the parade to design a Las Vegas float called Viva Las Vegas! Named after the Elvis song of the same name. The float features the iconic Las Vegas sign along with the Bellagio Fountain and a giant working slot machine. There are also a lot of showgirls on the float as well. This float was retired after 2022.
Stephenson High School "Sonic Sound" Marching Band

The Sonic Sound Marching Band is the official marching band of Stephenson High School in Stone Mountain, Georgia. The band had previously participated in the Tournament Of Roses Parade.

## History With The Parade

The band first appeared in the 2002 parade to represent the state of Georgia. They were a popular band in the parade that year. This was the band's only appearance for now.
The Boogieman

The Boogieman is a float from the Santa Claus Parade.

## History with the Parade

This float made its debut in 1998 and it took the concept of the Boogieman and added some laughs to it. The Boogieman is an animated ghost decked out in 70's fashion dancing to disco music. The Boogieman dances while other disco-obsessed ghosts dance along on the rainbow floor while the disco ball at the back of the float spins.
Science Hill High School Topper Band

The Science Hill High School Topper Band is the official marching band of Science Hill High School in Johnson City, Tennessee. The band has won many awards and have participated in many parades in and out of the United States. Marching season normally runs from August to November but sometimes the and takes part in parades after marching season. The school also offers a wind ensemble, symphonic band, concert band, and two percussion ensembles.

## History with the Parade

The parade's first appearance was in the 1998 parade. They would later return in 2005, making two appearances.
Potion Motion

Potion Motion is a float from the Santa Claus Parade.

## History with the Parade

This float debuted in the 1993 parade, and it featured a mad scientist putting together an experiment that involved lots of bunsen burners and beakers and many other science tools. The float featured lots of pyrotechnics, including steam coming out of the float, and the mad scientist's goggles had hypnotic swirls that could really spin. This float was popular enough to return in 1994.
Mountain Ridge High School "Pride Of The West" Marching Band

The Mountain Ridge High School "Pride Of The West" Marching Band is the official marching band of the high school under the same name, located in Glendale, Arizona.

## History with the Parade

The band made its parade debut in the 2006 parade, where they represented their home state in style. This was the only time the band participated in the parade.
The Cavaliers Drum Corps

The Cavaliers are an all-male drum & bugle corps based in Rosemont, Illinois. They are the only all-male DCI corps and they have been an all-male corps since they were founded. The corps of brothers was founded in 1948 and has won seven DCI titles in 1992, 1995, 2000 (In a tie with the Cadets), 2001, 2002, 2004 and 2006. The Cavaliers also have their own little inside joke, "Splooie", and although it sounds funny, any true Cavalier would never tell you what Splooie means.

## History with the Parade

The Cavaliers first appeared in 1991. They returned in the 1995 parade to celebrate their 2nd title. They returned in 2002 and 2006 to celebrate the titles they won in those respective years. The corps of brothers made their fifth appearance in the 2023 parade in celebration of their 75th anniversary.
The Ohio State University Marching Band

The Ohio State University Marching Band is the official marching band of the Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, and they have been for over 140 years. They are known around the world for their incredible halftime shows at Ohio State Football home games, where they will pay tribute to a specific movie, theme or music artist while playing songs related to that topic, including Top Gun, Hollywood Blockbusters, Video Games, Canadian rock band Rush and many more. Not only do they play the songs while on the field, but the members will also morph into a character or scene relating to that song/topic. For example, in a Michael Jackson halftime performance, the band members morphed into Michael Jackson doing his iconic moonwalk while playing Billie Jean. They are considered one of the greatest marching bands of all time by many.

## History With The Parade

The band made its parade debut in the 1969 parade, where they wowed so many audiences lining the route. The band returned in 1975, 2011 where they led the parade and they were joined by the Ohio State School For The Blind Marching Band, and 2021 where they were originally planned to lead the parade, but they would eventually be the second band as the Wisconsin All-City Marching Band would be the lead marching band to pay respects to those who died during the Waukesha Christmas Parade attack. This world-renowned and spectacular band has made four appearances in total.
The 41st Annual Santa Claus Parade (2006)

The 41st Santa Claus Parade took place on November 19th, 2006.

6. Mountain Ridge High School "Pride Of The West" Marching Band (Glendale, Arizona)
7. Marian Catholic High School Marching Band (Chicago Heights, Illinois)
8. Plymouth-Canton Educational Park Marching Band (Canton, Michigan)
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10. Castle High School Marching Knights (Newburgh, Indiana)
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13. Boston Crusaders Drum Corps (Boston, Massachusetts)
14. Paul Lawrence Dunbar High School Marching Band (Lexington, Kentucky)
15. Franklin Regional High School Marching Panther Band (Murrysville, Pennsylvania)
16. Upland High School Highland Regiment (Upland, California)
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18. Blue Springs High School Golden Regiment (Blue Springs, Missouri)
19. Waukesha North High School Marching Northstars (Waukesha, Wisconsin)
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24. Madison Scouts Drum Corps (Madison, Wisconsin)
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26. Delfines Marching Band (Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico)
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29. Jacksonville State University Marching Southerners (Jacksonville, Alabama)
30. The Cavaliers Drum Corps (Rosemont, Illinois)
The Christmas Market

The Christmas Market is a float from the Santa Claus Parade.

## History with the Parade

This dazzling display of lights and colour debuted in the 2022 parade under the sponsorship of the Rotary Clubs of Toronto, which depicts an old fashioned Christmas market, complete with thousands of sparkling lights, kiosks with salespeople inside, two giant carousel reindeer, and a giant Christmas tree at the back. The float's driver is hidden inside a gingerbread house kiosk at the front of the float. This float made its second appearance in 2023, but it won't be sponsored by the Rotary Clubs because of the company ban. In 2024, the float was recycled into The Boardwalk.
Silas The Skunk

Silas the Skunk is a self-propelled float from the Santa Claus Parade.

## History with the Parade

Silas was announced on January 1st, 2023 as the parade's first ever backwards-moving float. Samuel the Sea Otter was the first backwards float in the parade's history, but he wasn't actually moving backwards. There wouldn't be a backwards-moving float until Silas debuted. This float still has a driver in the front, but it is not going the way you think it will go. Silas will be walking backwards the entire time, with the driver hidden in his rear end rather than his head. This head will move from side to side, and he'll even fart smoke dyed green out of his rear end. Silas is also painted green to make him a lot more unique and less generic.
The 42nd Annual Santa Claus Parade (2007)

The 2007 Santa Claus Parade took place on November 18th, 2007.

## The Lineup (\* indicates a retired unit.)

### Bands

1. University Of Michigan's Michigan Marching Band (Ann Arbor, Michigan)
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3. Carolina Crown Drum Corps (Fort Mill, South Carolina)
4. Central Crossing High School Marching Band (Grove City, Ohio)
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6. Zurich City Police Band (Zurich, Switzerland)
7. Marcus High School Marching Band (Flower Mound, Texas)
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10. Ohio University Marching 110 (Athens, Ohio)
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12. Rampart High School Marching Band (Colorado Springs, Colorado)
13. Na Koa Ali'i Hawaii All-State Marching Band (Kaneohe, Hawaii)
14. Coronado High School Marching Band (Lubbock, Texas)
15. South Brunswick High School Marching Band (South Brunswick, New Jersey)
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17. Blue Stars Drum Corps (La Crosse, Wisconsin)
18. Carmel High School Marching Greyhounds (Carmel, Indiana)
19. Lakeville North High School Marching Band (Lakeville, Minnesota)
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27. Porterville High School Marching Panther Band (Porterville, California)
28. Liberty High School Grenadier Band (Bethlehem, Pennsylvania)
29. Anaheim Kingsmen Alumni Drum Corps (Anaheim, California)
30. TBA
PAW Patrol's Chase

Chase is a fictional character from PAW Patrol, a Canadian CGI animated series created by Spin Master. The show airs on Nick Jr, the Nickelodeon network for younger kids, and it centers around a pack of six rescue dogs, who work together to help fight crime and solve mysteries in the fictitious community of Adventure Bay.

Chase is depicted as a German Shepherd police dog and spy, and is the most mature of all six rescue dogs. Some of Chase's catchphrases heard throughout the show include "Ready for action, Ryder sir," and "Chase is on the case!" with the latter being the more popular one.

## History With The Parade

The first time Chase was featured in the parade was in the 2015 parade. The float was basically a self-propelled version of the beloved rescue pup. Like all self-propelled floats of this type, his feet could move to make him look like he's actually walking, and his head could also turn from side to side. This float made its second and last appearance in 2016, as the following year Spin Master would sponsor a Rusty Rivets float.

In 2024, Chase will return to the parade as a big balloon.

## Trivia

* The Chase float is one of the only floats of its kind to make 2 appearances.
Penn State University Blue Band

The Blue Band is the official marching band of Penn State University in Centre County, Pennsylvania. The band is considered one of America's best college bands.

## History With The Parade

The Blue Band first appeared in the 1976 parade as one of the two representatives for the parade's favourite marching band conference, the Big Ten, along with the Purdue University All-American Marching Band. They returned in 1994 and had just as good of a time as they did in 1976. They were the second band in the 2017 parade. The Blue Band returned to the parade in 2023 as the parade's representative of the Big Ten Conference marching bands. The 2023 Santa Claus Parade was the Blue Band's most recent appearance.
North Carolina A&T State University Blue & Gold Marching Machine

The Blue & Gold Marching Machine is the official marching band of North Carolina A&T State University, under the same name, located in Greensboro, North Carolina. This band is one of the best Historically Black Colleges & Universities marching bands, and they perform at every A&T Aggies home football game, energizing the crowd with their high-stepping performances.

## History with the Parade

This high-stepping marching band made its parade debut in the 2015 parade. During their debut, they were among the most popular bands from that year's parade. In 2022, the band made its grand return to the parade, where they became the first college marching band to appear in the parade while their school's basketball team is playing an away game on Parade Night.
The Ohio State School For The Blind Marching Band

is tThe Ohio State School For The Blind Marching Band is the official marching band of The Ohio State School For The Blind, a school for the visually impaired, located in Columbus, Ohio. This band is the only blind marching band in the United States.

## History with the Parade

The band first appeared in the 2011 parade alongside The Ohio State University Marching Band, where they became the first blind marching band in the parade's history.