The parade, sponsored by the Government of Panama, Panama Show Pro Firm, and other companies and small businesses, fully delighted people of all ages, who were gathered for more than two hours to watch the giant balloons with various characters such as Santa Claus, Barney, Hello Kitty, Elmo, Popeye, The Smurfs, The Pink Panther, Shrek, and SpongeBob, among dozens of other characters.