Macy's Parade 1996 Lineup

The 70th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 28, 1996) in New York City, starting at 9:00am EST and ending at 12:00pm EST.

New Balloons:

* Rocky & Bullwinkle
* Peter Rabbit

New Novelty Balloons:

* Flying Fish
* Harold the Fireman
* Americana Spheres

New Floats:

* The Banana Split by Macy's
* Alice in Wonderland by Charles Lutwidge Dodgson
* Toby the Parade Dog (4th Version) by Macy's
* Willy Wonka's Pure Imagination by Fujifilm and Paramount Pictures/Warner Bros.
* Hanes 70th Anniversary Party Time
* 101 Dalmatians by Walt Disney Studios
* Barney's Western Wagon by Lyrick Studios
* Snow Family by The Family Channel

## Balloons

### Character Balloons

* Rocky & Bullwinkle (Universal Studios) **(Retired, Holiday Ambassador) - 1st Time**
* Garfield (Paws, Inc.) - 11th Time
* Big Bird (Jim Henson Productions) - 9th Time
* Quik Bunny (Nestlé) - 9th Time
* Clifford the Big Red Dog (Retired) - 7th Time
* Sky Dancer (Abrams Gentle Entertainment) (Retired) - 2nd and Last Time
* The Pink Panther (MGM) - 9th Time
* Betty Boop (King Features Syndicate) (Retired) - 7th and Last Time
* Spider-Man (Marvel Comics) - 10th Time
* Barney the Dinosaur (Lyrick Studios) - 3rd Time
* Woody Woodpecker (Universal Studios Consumer Products Group) (Retired) - 15th and Last Time
* Sonic the Hedgehog (SEGA of America) (To Promote Sonic 3D Blast) - 4th Time
* Peter Rabbit (Frederick Warne & Co.) - **1st Time**
* The Cat in the Hat (Random House Publishing) (To Celebrate His 40th Birthday) - 3rd Time
* Eben Bear - 2nd Time

### Novelty Balloons

* Chloe the Holiday Clown
* Macy's White Stars (Green Text)
* Pumpkins
* Strawberry/Pistachio Ice Cream Cone
* ABC Bouncing Balls (Children's Television Workshop)
* Wiggle Worm (Retired)
* FujiFilm's Blimp
* **Flying Fish (Recreation of 1951's Fish Balloon)**
* Macy's White Stars (Red Text)
* **Harold the Fireman (Remake of "The Fireman" Balloon)**
* **Americana Spheres** (Retired)
* Baseball, Football and Basketball
* Macy's Flower Ball
* Snowstars

### Falloons

* M&M's Chocolate Colorworks - 2nd Time
* The Magical World of Mother Goose - 11th Time
* Sea Venture - 3rd Time
* Snow Family (The Family Channel) - **1st Time**

## Floats

* Tom Turkey
* Soaring Spirits Canoe
* The Banana Split **- 1st Time**
* Sesame Street (Children's Television Workshop)
* Alice in Wonderland **(Retired) - 1st and Only Time**
* Toby the Parade Dog (**Returns Since 1992)**
* Willy Wonka's Pure Imagination **(Retired) - 1st and Only Time**
* Jolly Polly Pirate Ship
* Party Time! **(Retired) - 1st and Only Time**
* 101 Dalmatians (Walt Disney Studios) **(To Promote 101 Dalmatians (1996 film), Retired) - 1st and Only Time**
* Statue of Liberty
* Westward Ho!
* Barney's Western Wagon (Lyrick Studios) **(Retired) - 1st and Only Time**
* Salute to Movie Musicals (Retired) - 3rd and Last Time
* Pep Rally
* Big Apple
* United Airlines: United World
* Holiday Sweets
* Santaland Express & Coal Car
* Santa's Sleigh

## Hosts

* Katie Couric
* Willard Scott
* Al Roker

## Broadway Musicals

* The King and I
* Rent
* Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk
* Chicago

## Performances

* Bo Diddley
* Deidre Hall and the Onondaga Youth Singing Society
* Joey, Matthew and Andy Lawrence
* The Stars and Jim Henson's Muppets of Sesame Street
* Oksana Baiul and La Danse School of Ballet
* Elayne Boosler
* Liz Torres
* The Cast of Cats
* Lea Thompson
* Miss America 1997 Tara Dawn Holland
* Cruella De Vil, Horace, Jasper, Pongo and Perdy
* Dominique Dawes
* Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus and The Red River/Rocky Top Cloggers
* Barney, BJ and Baby Bop
* "The Coconauts" Cast
* Shirley Jones, Bob Dorian and Nick Clooney
* The New York Yankees
* Vanessa Williams and the Children Around the World
* Captain & Tennille, Fred the Baker and Macy's Be A Star Winners
* Shari Lewis with Lambchop
* Kenney Rogers
* Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus

### Performer Groups

* Albert & Friends Instant Circus
* America Sings!
* Jazz Doll Twirlers
* The Cast of Cowgirls
* The Federation of Black Cowboys
* Universal Cheer and Dance
* Mobile Azalea Trail Maids

### Marching Bands

* Southwest Missouri State University Marching Band
* Science Hall High School Marching Band
* Cypress High School Marching Band
* Riverview High School Marching Band
* Jacksonville State University Marching Southerners
* Indiana University Marching Band
* Bellbrook High School Marching Eagles
* Cielo Jr. College Marching Band
* Owen Valley Patriot Marching Band
* NYPD Marching Band
* Haveeretes Girls Marching Band
* James F. Byrnes High School Marching Band
* Boston University Terrier Marching Band