(San Diego, CA) -- The Pacific Life Holiday Bowl announced
today that Kermit the Frog will serve as Grand Marshal of the 18th Annual Port
of San Diego Big Bay Balloon Parade, on Monday, December 29th.The parade, which begins at 9:00 a.m.(PST),
will be presented by the San Diego County Credit Union.
The Port of San Diego Big Bay Balloon Parade features 22
giant character balloons, more than any other parade in the country.Mighty Mouse, Clifford, Horton the Elephant
and Mr. Potato Head are among the characters that will soar down the San Diego
waterfront.The parade will air live
locally on Channel 4 San Diego and be re-broadcast five times.It will also air nationally on the USA
Network Friday, January 2nd at 9am EST/PST.
“I’m thrilled to be Grand Marshal of the Port of San Diego
Big Bay Balloon Parade,” said Kermit the Frog. “Not only is this a great honor,
but it also means that I get to ride in a car during the parade – which is a
whole lot easier than being filled up with hot air and pulled around on long
ropes.”
Kermit the Frog began his climb to the top of the amphibian
elite from humble beginnings.Born one
of several thousand in a southern swamp, Kermit's life began swimmingly.Kermit's resume reads like a "who's
who" in show business.On November
14, 2002, he was honored with his own star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame, this
event marked the first time an amphibian had been honored with this stellar
award!
In his more than 45-year career, he has guest-hosted The
Tonight Show, met the Queen of England, appeared with Ted Koppel on Nightline
and donned suspenders to guest-host CNN's international talk show, Larry King
Live.He has had his likeness created in
giant balloon form for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and served as the
1996 Grand Marshal in the Tournament of Roses Parade.
Kermit’s latest endeavor is A Muppets Christmas:Letters to Santaa holiday special airing December 17that 8pm PST on NBC with an all-star cast
including Uma Thurman, Nathan Lane and Whoopi Goldberg to name a few.In this all new one-hour special the
Muppets mistakenly avert three letters from making their way to Santa Claus in
the North Pole – leaving three Christmas wishes at stake.
Street-side viewing of the parade is free, though grandstand
seats are available for $15.For
information, visit www.PacificLifeHolidayBowl.com or call 619/283-5808.
(San Diego, CA) -- The Pacific Life Holiday Bowl announced
today that Kermit the Frog will serve as Grand Marshal of the 18th Annual Port
of San Diego Big Bay Balloon Parade, on Monday, December 29th.
