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: New Novelty Balloons: New Floats:
 * Rocky & Bullwinkle
 * Peter Rabbit
 * Flying Fish
 * Harold the Fireman
 * Americana Spheres
 * 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

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