Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Back For In-Person Viewing

Last year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City was strictly a virtual event due to the pandemic. This year, the parade is back and better than ever as the public will be able to watch the parade flow through Manhattan in person. This Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will be the 95th parade and live musical performances will make their return, alongside the iconic giant balloons, decorated floats, marching bands, and of course, an appearance by Santa.

The parade will be a little different this year, as they will be following social distancing guidelines. Not only will it be spread socially distant, but Macy’s will also cut the overall number of participants, everyone from balloon handlers to marching bands by up to 20%, or about 1,600. This will be down from the normal figure of about 8,000.

Source: NPR