While most New Yorkers will be busy preparing their turkeys and other traditional meal for the coming celebration, website NJ.com listed down the things to expect for the upcoming and much-awaited Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2015.
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Thousands of police officers were deployed along the route of the event, which was expected to draw about 3.5 million spectators.
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Security is tight, with the mayor urging people to be vigilant, but not fearful.
It came as this year’s event was held under extremely stringent security measures in the wake of deadly terror attacks in Paris and threats made against the city.
Six new floats this year include Big City Cheer!
Terrorism fears didn’t change plans for Jerry Noack of Wilmington, Delaware, who surveyed the police presence.
President Barack Obama sought to reassure Americans on Wednesday that they were safe to travel over the holiday.
“But it’s nearly like you can’t be, because whatever’s going to happen is going to happen, you can’t stop it”, said Williams, an insurance agent and realtor. Officers guarded subway entrances and circulated through crowds under mostly sunny skies.
Crowds were up to 80-deep near Bryant Park in Midtown as the floats and giant balloons of characters such as Snoopy and Hello Kitty bobbed by.
Debbie Irey, 50, a tourist from Salem, Oregon, said security was on her mind as she and her husband watched the parade.
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“We’re very proud of New York City and this wonderful tradition”.
