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.
We have a windy but mostly sunny start today as the Thanksgiving Day Parade makes its way through Manhattan.
The floats and bands will march in the 93rd annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, but will the balloons fly?
Thousands of police officers will be out in force protecting the events.
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.
The parade kicks off at Central Park West and 77th Street at 9 a.m. Thanksgiving Day.
There are 26 floats total in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and thousands of volunteers that will make the day possible.
On Nov. 19, CBSN New York's Nina Kapur got a sneak peek at the floats that we'll see in this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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Before making their debut on the big day as millions watch from all over the world, officials on Saturday test drove some of the new wares.
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade featured balloons, bands, stars and heavy security in a year marked by attacks on outdoor gathering spots.
Checkpoints for the massive viewing were similar to those in Times Square on New Year's Eve.
With millions of people expected to attend this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, you'll want to check our guide and create a game plan before you head out the door.
Security is expected to be extra tight at this year's Macy's Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade after the deadly Lower Manhattan terror attack last month.
Some elementary school students got a once-in-a-lifetime treat Tuesday, getting a private sneak peek at the floating wonders that are part of the 91st Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade next week.
Among them are Olaf from the Disney film "Frozen," Chase from "Paw Patrol," and even the Grinch -- a familiar character -- is making a return as what's being called a "ballonicle."
If you're heading for New York City for the world's favorite parade, plan ahead and follow these tips.
Among the first balloons to pass through the procession were a giant inflatable turkey and a larger than life Charlie Brown, which was one of three new balloons this year, CBS2's Emily Smith reported.
Scenes from the 90th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.
