Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

People demonstrate during the 97th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., November 23, 2023.

‘LAND BACK’

Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Disrupt Macy’s Parade

Protesters—wearing jumpsuits sprayed with fake blood, and labeled with words like “Colonialism,” “Militarism,” “Imperialism,” and “Consumerism”—glued their hands to 6th Avenue.

Tim Teeman

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‘IT’S DISTRACTING’

‘Sexy’ Smokey Bear Gets Macy’s Parade Viewers Hot & Bothered

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade viewers were left fanning themselves, or choking on their turkey, when they saw the fire safety bear transformed into “kind of a dilf.”

Dan Ladden-Hall

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American Carnage

Horrified Retail Workers Dread the Worst Black Friday Ever

Some retail employees say they feel trapped into working in unsafe conditions with a special breed of pandemically reckless consumers.

Kelly Weill

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SHOW SOME RESPECT

Macy’s Calls Black Sorority in Parade ‘Diverse Dance Group’

A tweet that did not recognize the history of the Centennial Steppers did not go over well.

Tracy Connor

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Rita Ora Under Fire for Lip Syncing Flop at Macy’s Parade

The singer has shrugged off criticism after she sang out of sync with her new song “Let You Love Me.”

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Behind the Scenes Inflating the Macy’s Parade

A sneak peak of the famed balloon inflation on the night before Thanksgiving.

Kelly Caminero