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For almost five decades, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment has surprised and amazed guests with unique entertainment, thrilling rides, and up-close encounters with amazing sea life. Millions have been inspired through the power of entertainment, to celebrate, connect with and care for the natural world.

This Thanksgiving the beauty and majesty of the sea will come to life on the streets of New York as SeaWorld's "A Sea of Surprises" float debuts in the 87th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade®.

"The magicians of Macy's Parade Studio have outdone themselves yet again with the awe-inspiring and entertaining design of the new SeaWorld float," said Amy Kule, executive producer of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

"With its diverse and majestic depictions of sea creatures transformed into larger-than-life form, the 'A Sea of Surprises' float is sure to inspire millions of children and adults to learn more about, appreciate and enjoy all forms of aquatic life."

From sea turtles, penguins and angel fish to sharks and breaching whales, amazing sea sculptures abound on the new float. Featuring rolling ocean waves, the gentle movement of swaying kelp and a vibrant school of tropical fish, the scene will take spectators on an extraordinary undersea journey.

Taking center stage on the "A Sea of Surprises" float is the iconic Shamu, breaching 27-feet above the millions of Parade spectators lining the streets of Manhattan.

"We are thrilled to debut our SeaWorld "A Sea of Surprises" float in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade as a tribute to SeaWorld's 50th celebration," said Jim Atchison, president and CEO of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment.

"Next year the parks will commemorate this milestone with a year-long celebration at the three SeaWorld parks in San Diego, Orlando and San Antonio. We hope this festive float represents the fun, inspiration and surprises that guests will find during a visit to SeaWorld."

Beginning next March, SeaWorld celebrates its 50th-year with a sea of surprises at all three parks that includes new interactive experiences and shows, even more up-close animal encounters throughout the park and the SeaWorld "Surprise Squad" treating guests with prizes and special experiences every day. For more information, visit http://www.SeaWorld.com/Celebration.

The 87th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade airs nationwide on NBC-TV, on Thursday, Nov. 28 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m., in all time zones.

About the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

With more than 50 million viewers across the country and more than 3.5 million spectators that line up along the streets of New York City each year, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is a national icon that has grown into a world-famous holiday event.

For more than 80 years, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade has marked the official start of the holiday season. Growing in size and scale, the Parade proudly marches down a more than two-mile route in New York City with more than 8,000 participants in tow including Macy's employees, their families, celebrities, athletes, clowns and dance groups spreading holiday cheer.

The Parade also features America's best marching bands, fabulous floats and Macy's signature giant helium character balloons. For more information on the Macy's Parade, please visit http://www.macys.com/parade or call the Parade hotline at (212) 494-4495.