Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: Big balloons, wet weather and 21 protesters arrested
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade marched, soared and roared into its second century as a holiday fixture despite a drenching rain and a brief disruption from pro-Palestinian demonstrators
By AP News
Published - Nov 28, 2024, 05:31 PM ET
Last Updated - Dec 16, 2024, 05:10 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade marched, soared and roared into its second century on Thursday despite a drenching rain and a brief disruption from pro-Palestinian demonstrators.
New York City police said they arrested 21 people after protesters jumped barricades and sat down on the parade route with Palestinian flags and a “Don't Celebrate Genocide” banner. They chanted “Free, free Palestine!” as a giant Ronald McDonald balloon bore down on them on Manhattan's Sixth Avenue.
People protesting Israel's war in Gaza also interrupted last year’s parade.
Thanks to the wet weather, ponchos and umbrellas were part of the festivities, along with the usual giant balloons, floats and star-studded performances.
