Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade: Gusty Winds Can't Ground Iconic Balloons
The NYPD cleared the balloons for take-off shortly before the parade stepped off at 9 a.m. Thursday.
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The NYPD cleared the balloons for take-off shortly before the parade stepped off at 9 a.m. Thursday.
The giant balloon was whipped around by the wind gusts Thursday morning, which was caught on video by parade goers watching the Macy's handlers struggled to reign in the nutcracker.
Despite strong winds, the iconic character balloons were given the green light to fly during the annual celebration.
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Balloons are grounded when sustained winds hit 23 mph with gusts of 34 mph.
Thursday's forecast is currently dry and chilly, but with blustery weather expected, some of the great balloons in the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade may face a troubling trip down the route.
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