Bigger is better: Macy's Thanksgiving parade floats
This year will mark the 85th anniversary of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. Here's a look back at some favourite floats
Recent research says SpongeBob SquarePants has negative effects on a preschooler’s brain function. But he sure does make for a fun balloon. Year: 2008BRENDAN MCDERMID
The Energizer Bunny worked its way through Times Square in 2007. Then it just kept going.Frank Franklin II
Why does Bart Simpson have wrinkles? Apparently some characters just aren't meant to be giant balloons. Year: 1995REUTERS
Snoopy, however, is adorable in any form. Year: 2007SHANNON STAPLETON
Here's a movie plot that's sure to be a hit: Garfield and Spider-Man team up to fight crimes against lasagna. Year: 1995JEFF CHRISTENSEN
Is Betty Boop sitting on the moon or a banana? A banana would be funnier. Year: 1996JEFF CHRISTENSEN
Stars! Strips! Flags! Soldiers! The Statue of Liberty! Not surprisingly, this uberpatriotic display was part of the 2001 parade.STAN HONDA
See, kids: This is how big you'll get if you eat too many burgers. Year: 2008 (Ronald McDonald)LOUIS LANZANO
So Santa, Hello Kitty and a Smurf walk into a bar ... Year: 2009BRENDAN MCDERMID
Yeah, we think these elves are supercreepy too. Year: 2006ERIC THAYER
A Daphne balloon would have been cooler, no? Year: 2006 (Scooby-Doo)SHANNON STAPLETON
A Shrek balloon floats in New York, no doubt giving nightmares to young children below it.HIROKO MASUIKE
Aquí es un gran globo de Dora la Exploradora. Year: 2006 (Dora the Explorer)FRANK FRANKLIN II
Dudley the Dragon brings the Cancon.JEFF CHRISTENSEN
But where's Mister Peabody? Year: 1996 (Rocky and Bullwinkle)JEFF CHRISTENSEN
Ah, Sonic the Hedgehog. Remember when video games were that simple? Year: 1996NBCU Photo Bank