Macy's Thanksgiving Parade marches on despite protest, dreary weather
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade kicked off the holiday season in NYC, despite a brief interruption from protesters and rainy weather.
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Crowds brave rain to enjoy Macy's parade
Ponchos and umbrellas added to the atmosphere at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade as a steady rain-soaked Midtown Manhattan. But for the three million people estimated to have lined the two-and-a-half mile route, the wet weather didn't dampen spirits. Tom Hanson reports.
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade marches on around protest
The iconic balloons and marching bands had to veer around the demonstrators, but it did not stop the 97-year-old annual tradition from going on.
"The Thanksgiving Day Parade on CBS" preview
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As millions prepare to enjoy the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, New York City officials are stepping up security efforts. While there are no specific threats to the parade, the Israel-Hamas war has created a heightened risk environment where large gatherings and public events in the U.S. may be viewed as a target, according to an assessment circulating among various law enforcement agencies. Tom Hanson reports.
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2019 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
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How to watch the 2018 Thanksgiving Day parade
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Largest police detail ever at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
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