Thanksgiving Day: Here’s how the Macy’s parade was experienced in the streets of NY
crowds of spectators filled the streets of New York Thursday as colorful flying balloons ushered in the holiday season at the parade of the Macy’s Department Store Thanksgiving Day.
A century of parade history
The annual tradition, which dates back almost a century, filled the streets like a procession of giant inflatable structures and floats rolled by over 40 blocks from Central Park to Herald Square.
Children balancing on metal barricades and they hung from the scaffolding to view the balloons under mostly sunny skies and a light breeze.
“Blue blue. There is Blue,” Divyam Kumar, 6, shouted as his father helped him and his brother Aunu Aryan, 4, to swing on the metal railing.
The little boy was referring to the ‘Blue’s Clues’ cartoon star, not to be confused with the international cartoon sensation Bluey, an Australian Shepherd puppy who made his parade debut. the world of Bluey reached the height of a four-story building and the length of seven taxis..
The Minion Stuart was also there to thrill spectators.
But it was Snoopy the one who caught Brenner Chernenko’s attention the most, 8 years, even more than the most contemporary characters. “It’s one of the classics,” said the boy from Rochester, New York, who was accompanied by his father Nate and grandfather John Wopperer.
It was the first time father and son attended the parade in person. Wopperer last attended three years ago, before the pandemic put the event on hold for a year.
Snoopy, dressed as an astronaut, was followed by another all-time favorite, Papa Smurf.
In this year’s parade there were 16 giant balloons, 28 floats, 40 heritage and novelty inflatables, 12 marching bands, 10 performance groups, 700 clowns and a Santa Claus.
The presidential family thanked the firefighters for their work
President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill Biden, just like last year, phoned organizers and thanked firefighters, police and first responders, saying, “They never take a break.” Both thanked the troops and Biden said he would also communicate with some soldiers that day.
Asked about their plans for the day in Nantucket, Massachusetts, the Bidens said he would involve family and some time with residents and thanked first responders.
The procession of characters was joined by singer Paula Abdul, in her first parade appearance; indie pop band Fitz and the Tantrums; boy band Big Time Rush; the host of “Blue’s Clues & You!” Josh Dela Cruz; singer Gloria Estefan; gospel singer Kirk Franklin; actor Mario Lopez; reggae star Ziggy Marley; and Miss America 2022, Emma Broyles.
Singers Joss Stone, Jordin Sparks and Betty Who also took part in the festivities, as did “Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin” stars Adam Devine, Sarah Hyland and Flula Borg. Jimmy Fallon and the Roots They will be on a float celebrating Central Park.
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Source: El Heraldo De Mexico
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