The Penguins of Madagascar

Skipper, Kowalski, Rico, and Private are characters from the Madagascar trilogy from DreamWorks Animation. They are also known for having their own spin-off television series that aired on Nickelodeon, and their own 2014 spin-off motion picture.

History with the Big Balloon Parade
A new Multi-character balloon will debut in the 2nd edition of the 1986 Big Balloon Parade. The balloon will depict Rico piloting his Tropical Blimp similar to that of the balloon in Universal's Holiday Parade Featuring Macy's. In addition, it will also feature the other three penguins with Skipper holding a bag of Cheezy Dibbles, Kowalski showcasing his megaphone, and Private hanging on from the bottom of the blimp, holding a sign that says "HELP!"