Protesters temporarily interrupt Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade as it marches through Manhattan

NEW YORK — Protesters briefly interrupted the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade because it marched by means of New York Metropolis. 

The long-lasting balloons and marching bands needed to veer across the protesters who laid down on the street, but it surely didn’t cease the parade from occurring.

It isn’t but clear what the protest was about or if anybody was arrested. 

CBS New York’s Jenna DeAngelis spent the morning alongside the parade route, the place the sights and sounds lit up the faces of all ages lined up to soak up the almost 100-year-old custom. 

She spoke with a household from Virginia, who stated the parade lived as much as its hype. 

“It means loads, as a result of I’ve by no means see the Macy’s Day Parade and I am so excited,” Syndney Abeyta informed DeAngelis.

“Undoubtedly in particular person versus watching it on TV. I grew up in California all the time watching it on TV, so being right here is certainly a first-time expertise,” Nacho Abeyta stated.

There’s nothing fairly like a entrance row seat to see the six balloonicles, 31 floats, 18 performers, 29 clown crews, 11 marching bands and extra. Seven new featured balloons debuted this yr, together with Kung Fu Panda’s Po and the Pillsbury Doughboy.

“It is particular to be right here, I like coming to town,” stated Brianna Laucella, of Wantaugh. 

Forward of the parade, the NYPD shared its security measures, together with drones and different new know-how. 

“We’re in a position to monitor the balloons, regulate individuals, and ensure everyone seems to be protected,” NYPD Chief of Division Jeffrey Maddrey informed reporters. 

Police stated they plan for the parade all yr, aiming for a protected and blissful Thanksgiving for all. 

See our particular protection of Wednesday’s balloon inflation occasion right here.

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