The 2006 parade also included 74,000 participants and 160 floats and vehicles.

The parade could include traditional elements, but in a more contemporary form.

The final parade will include some 8,000 people.

The parade often includes many balloons, floats, celebrities, songs and more.

The long parade includes groups from around the community.

On the other hand, the parade included officials, judges, coaches and other team staff.

The parade includes many clubs and organizations of the community.

For the first time, too, the parade will include handicapped people in wheelchairs and a contingent of private businessmen.

This year's parades, which are scheduled for Saturday, will include demonstrations in more than 200 cities around the world, he said.