The parade, which made its debut on October 1, 2001, and closed on March 8, 2008 , featured cars driven by some of the most famous characters from Disney's movies and theme parks. ' car "floated" with a giant blimp above it. Kermit and Miss Piggy rode in the car, dressed as glamorous movie stars, and Sweetums followed on foot, greeting the spectators. The Playhouse Disney car featured characters from the Disney Channel programming block, including Bear in the Big Blue House characters Bear and Treelo.