Tom Turkey

Tom Turkey is the oldest, most recurring, and most famous float in The 1986 Big Balloon Parade. Tom is an animatronic Thanksgiving turkey who has two people dressed as pilgrims riding on top of him, and is also surrounded by actors dressed as pilgrims. Decorating the float around him are pumpkins and hay bales. He is controlled by a series of cables, levers and pulleys.

History with the 1986 BBP
Tom Turkey debuted in the 1st 1986 Big Balloon Parade as the lead float. And he is confirmed to return in the 2nd 1986 Big Balloon Parade

Guest Stars
Below, you will find a list of every guest that has appeared on the float.
 * 1st Parade: NewYorkAdventurer1994
 * 2nd Parade: Polar the Theater Kid Est. 2003