Hollywood Christmas Parade 2009

Los Angeles - Tens of thousands turned out to watch the Hollywood Christmas Parade on Sunday night.

In addition to the celebrities and bands that took part, there was something new for this year... giant balloons were featured in the parade.

Other celebrities who rode in convertibles and wave to fans include Oscar winner Louis Gossett Jr.; Grammy-nominated singer Brian McKnight; comedian Shawn Wayans; former "American Idol" contestant Ace Young; talk show host Montel Williams; actors Lorenzo Lamas and Lee Majors; and athletes Lisa Leslie and Luc Robitaille.

In all, the parade included about 100 celebrities, 14 bands, eight equestrian units and eight giant balloons.

For the first time in its 81-year history, the parade will be a two-hour prime time special on national network television.

You can watch the whole parade on MyNetworkTV, Channel 13 at 8 p.m. December 10, and again on Christmas Eve.