The 71st Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 27, 1997, 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, Willard Scott, and Al Roker. The lineup featured 14 giant balloons, 18 novelty balloons, 21 floats, six toy floats, seven falloons, 14 marching bands, 44 clown units, stars from stage, screen, and television, and the one-and-only Santa Claus.