History Channel

The History Channel, now known as simply History, is a cable and satellite television channel owned by A&E Networks. The channel broadcasts documentary programs, historical fiction series, and more recently, reality shows. Launched in 1995, the channel now covers about 82% of television households in the United States and has localized versions in various international markets.

History With the 1986 Big Balloon Parade
The channel had a float in the parade called "New York Tin Toy Christmas," which debuted in the 1st 1986 Big Balloon Parade. The float included wind-up mechanisms and a large Empire State Building. A blimp circles the top of the building, while many famous landmarks from NYC come in and out of the building, including the Statue of Liberty and the famous V-J in Times Square photo. The float will have pyrotechnics that would go off after the performance in the 2nd 1986 Big Balloon Parade.