Thanksgiving day parade
After things were radically pared down last year, the parade is planning on coming back with all the giant balloons, overpacked crowds, awkward musical performances, and random celebrity sightings New Yorkers have come to expect.
Sep 8, 2021 12:47 PM
"The fact we were able to stand on the Rockettes mat and be able to do a little kick line was probably the coolest thing that ever happened."
Nov 25, 2020 2:16 PM
After high-profile incidents of balloons knocking down street lamps, the city issued a new balloon protocol.
Nov 26, 2019 10:27 AM
The giant balloons, marching bands, and spectators were joined this year by a Stand With Standing Rock protest, but for the most part politics went undiscussed at this Thanksgiving gathering.
Updated: Nov 24, 2016 2:55 PM
The NYPD made remarks after an ISIS magazine mentioned the parade as a target.
Updated: Nov 15, 2016 11:13 AM

A Russian tourist was given a summons after he and his son were caught flying a drove over the parade.
Updated: Nov 27, 2015 12:40 PM