is that the pollutants are playing. brian joins us from the parade route surrounded by his closest friends behind them. >> could do see you. good morning. happy thanksgiving to you and yours. the parade is underway and the 16 giant character balloons are a go. what has -- which balloon are you most looking forward to seeing? >> the elf on the shelf balloon. >> which one do you want to see? >> diary of a wimpy kid. >> that is the tallest. >> you are from minnesota? >> diary of a wimpy kid. >> is this your first parade? >> when my children turned eight, they get to come to the new york parade. >> incredible excitement out here. at the nypd tweeted at the balloons were ago. concerns that they weren't going