Elmo carried a fish bowl with him as he floated down the parade. Photo Credit: Alissa Smith
Kermit the Frog waves hello to all the people watching in Stamford. Photo Credit: Alissa Smith
Popeye the Sailor saluted crowds with a can of spinach at his side. Photo Credit: Alissa Smith
Dr. Seuss' the Lorax was new to the balloon parade this year. Photo Credit: Alissa Smith
Virgin Atlantic brought their new "Made in London" balloon to Stamford. Photo Credit: Alissa Smith
Paddington Bear waves hi to all those gathered in Stamford. Photo Credit: Alissa Smith
Super Grover rushed to help save the day. Photo Credit: Alissa Smith
Cookie Monster looks like he won't be sharing any of his cookies. Photo Credit: Alissa Smith
Big Bird rides a unicyle up the parade route. Photo Credit: Alissa Smith
Fred Flinstone also made an appearance at the parade on Sunday. Photo Credit: Alissa Smith
Garfield dressed at a pilgrim for the occasion. Photo Credit: Alissa Smith
Hagar the Horrible also joined the party. Photo Credit: Alissa Smith
Red from the television show "Fraggle Rock" was new this year to the Stamford Balloon Parade. Photo Credit: Alissa Smith
The Volunteer Stamford Firefighters had Billy Blaze, from Rescue Heros, do the 'Gangam Style' Photo Credit: Alissa Smith
Oscar the Grouch had some issues dealing with the wind at Stamford's balloon parade. Photo Credit: Alissa Smith
Eric Carl's character the Very Hungry Caterpillar was also apart of the parade. Photo Credit: Alissa Smith
Mr. Potatohead walked with a big smile down the parade route Sunday. Photo Credit: Alissa Smith
The Trumbull Marching band joined the Stamford parade. Photo Credit: Alissa Smith
Westhill's marching band's color guard had their flags fly high. Photo Credit: Alissa Smith
Members of Portland Oregon's MarchFourth Marching Band showed upto Stamford on stilts. Photo Credit: Alissa Smith
MarchFourth's band members didn't march in a traditional fashion, nor did they wear a regular uniform. Photo Credit: Alissa Smith
Clowns abounded at Stamford's parade. Photo Credit: Alissa Smith
Photo Credit: Alissa Smith
The cast of Stamford All-School Musical's "Beauty and the Beast" performed "Be Our Guest" for the crowds. Photo Credit: Alissa Smith
BMX stunt riders performed all kinds of tricks, including standing on the handles of the bike. Photo Credit: Alissa Smith
Another trick performed by the BMX riders was jumping over another riders bike. Photo Credit: Alissa Smith
The drum majors for theUniondale High School Marching Band Knights and Knightettes were very into the music. Photo Credit: Alissa Smith
The many Stamford Catholic Schools came together to create the “The Land of Make Believe” float. Photo Credit: Alissa Smith
Photo Credit: Alissa Smith
Police officers from all over Connecticut and New York lined up at the Stamford parade on Sunday. Photo Credit: Alissa Smith
This drummer is from the NYPD Emerald Society Pipe & Drum Band. Photo Credit: Alissa Smith
Not every part of the parade was a band, balloon or performance, some were just a bit odd. Photo Credit: Alissa Smith
Other members of the parade were stranger still walking around on stilts. Photo Credit: Alissa Smith
The parade ended with a bang and confetti everywhere. Photo Credit: Alissa Smith
Clifford the Big Red Dog wanted to hear what the crowds were saying so he got in real close. Photo Credit: Alissa Smith
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