Spectacles and Spectators at 89th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
A tradition 89 years in the making had the familiar sights and sounds that makes the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade the biggest parade of the year nationwide.
On Thursday, the University of Virginia’s Cavalier Marching Band brought its signature high-energy style to the streets of New York City, marching in the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. After a video published last week on YouTube by Islamic State militants footing Times Square, city officials have affirmed there are no confirmed terrorists threats against NY.
Bratton is so convinced the parade will pass off peacefully that he is flying in his 3- and 5-year-old grandchildren from Los Angeles and intends to watch with them.
“It’s a little scary, but at least it’s keeping us safe”, Kim Miller, of Boston, said of the heavy security. Security monitoring and coverage during the celebration was tightened due to threats of terrorism following the fatal attacks in Paris nearly two weeks ago.
Mariah Carey proved she’s queen of Thanksgiving once more as she led the annual yearly parade in full glamour today.
Gossip Cop reports that due to the conditions outside, there usually is a backing track used for the various performances and sometimes it’s more noticeable than others.
Giant helium balloons of Snoopy, Hello Kitty and dozens of other characters floated above the crowds.
“There are some in this world that are trying to stir fear”, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio. They’ll be part of the Spirit of America team, which is made up of pom squads from all across the country.