The 79th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

The 79th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 24, 2005, 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 Katie Couric, Matt Lauer and Al Roker. The lineup featured 14 giant helium balloons, 28 novelty/ornament balloons and balloonicles, 27 floats, 10 marching bands, 1,600 cheerleaders, a host of celebrities and large performance groups, and the one-and-only Santa Claus.