The genie balloon resembles the Genie from Disney's 'Aladdin.' The orange cat balloon resembles Garfield.
There is also a "Parade Day" in another animated series, 'Futurama.'
Moral for Parade Day: Cricket learned all rules have a loophole and he shouldn't leave his job when he is most needed.
Moral for DIY Guys: Bill learned some jobs cannot be done alone.