Protesters briefly interrupt Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade because it marches by Manhattan

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

The enduring 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 happening.

It is not 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 practically 100-year-old custom. 

She spoke with a household from Virginia, who mentioned 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 advised DeAngelis.

“Positively in individual versus watching it on TV. I grew up in California at all times watching it on TV, so being right here is certainly a first-time expertise,” Nacho Abeyta mentioned.

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 12 months, together with Kung Fu Panda’s Po and the Pillsbury Doughboy.

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

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

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

Police mentioned they plan for the parade all 12 months, aiming for a protected and comfortable Thanksgiving for all. 

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