. >> according to legend budda called every animal to come see him. the 12 animals that answered his call were rewarded by having a year named on their honor. it has a head of a camel, belly of a cow and paws of a tiger. >> the golden dragon is 15 feet tall and when there aren't any power lines above it extends up to a 38 feet tall to appear as if it is flying. >> the driver is in the lion's head. >> right behind there, yes. >> there, there you see it. >> that's why the dragon looks so annoyed. >> he's moving and he can't see a thing. so there's someone on the ground cueing him through earphones in his ear. this next group prove that is the couple who plays together stays together. the red panda acrobat feature the husband and wife team of ted and nancy huey. >> nancy huey broke a record last year for most bowls on her head. she also holds the record for kicking and catching the bowls bowls on her head. there she goes. and this is one of my favorite groups in the parade. they are just so darling. big contingent. the 12-foot ribbon and handmade silk ba