Parades (60 images)

The "Cat in the Hat" balloon is seen at the annual "Port of San Diego Big Bay Balloon Parade," held in San Diego on December 28, 2006. The parade, recognized as America's largest balloon parade, is held in conjunction with Holiday Bowl festivities. (UPI Photo/Roger Williams)

Indian soldiers take part in India's 59th Republic Day parade, in New Delhi, Saturday, January 26, 2008. French President Nicolas Sarkozy, not in the photo, is guest of honor at India's Republic Day parade as New Delhi showcased its latest military hardware including nuclear-capable missiles. (UPI Photo)

Actress Scarlett Johansson (L) laughs with Harvard senior and Hasty Pudding Theatrical cast member Josh Brener at the start of the 2007 parade in Cambridge, Massachusetts on February 15, 2007. Johansson was awarded the Woman of the Year by Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatrical group. (UPI Photo/Matthew Healey)

The Healthy Mr. Potato Head balloon floats down to Herald Square during the Macy's 81st Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City on November 22, 2007. (UPI Photo/John Angelillo) .