Macy's held its annual Thanksgiving Day parade in New York City early on Thursday morning. This year marks the 99th time this beloved American institution has been celebrated. -- 📺 Watch NTD News 24/7 on cable, broadcast, and streaming: https://www.ntd.com/watch
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in
New York City wowed spectators of all
ages and walks of life. Our reporter
Kevin Hogan paid a visit to the
festivities to bring us a glimpse of the
sights, sounds, and atmosphere. Take a
look.
A magical day indeed with gratitude at
the forefront.
What brought you out here today? And
what is the meaning behind what you're
doing?
>> So, when you think about Thanksgiving, I
have so much to be grateful for. So, I
wanted to bring a little bit of cheer to
other people.
>> Spectators say you can feel how all in
attendance are leading with their
hearts, looking out for one another with
compassion.
>> We're all really thoughtful and and
absolutely we celebrate with the with
their if someone's having a birthday
party, we sing happy birthday. If
someone just visits from out of state,
we make sure we go out of our way to
like celebrate them, throw confetti to
the children. Um, we help one another.
or someone stepped on my dress. They
were helping and they staple the the
train together. So, yes,
>> we're all here to help each other and
have a great time.
>> Who makes the costumes?
>> Oh, I don't know who makes the costume.
Macy's Entertainment. Somebody makes the
costumes.
>> What costume?
>> I woke up like this. What are you
talking about?
>> What about the employees? How have they
been able to work together through
difficulties?
>> I mean, they work all year on this
parade. I mean, it's not just, yes, it's
one day kind of bunched up with all this
stuff. Um, but they work throughout the
year. Um, kind of getting everyone
ready, even offsite trainings for the
balloon handlers. Yeah,
>> it's not easy navigating a fourstory
long balloon down Central Park West in
the wind. One cord was stuck in a tree.
Not to worry, the pros can handle it.
>> What was your favorite part of the
freight so far?
>> I like all the floats and I like how
they're so big. Yeah, that's like the
main part. And I like I saw some of the
my favorite rappers.
>> Yeah,
>> that's really cool. Okay, so what time
did you wake up this morning?
>> Around 4:00 in the morning. My mom got
up at 3:30.
>> That is incredible. Was it hard?
>> I'm not real normally used to it. We We
live as a quick let's go get ready stuff
or go go go type of lifestyle. We're not
normally like, oh, we lock around, we
just get stuff done.
>> The memories will last for sure. How do
I know?
>> This is the best, guys. I love this so
much.
>> You and your It look like you're having
a lot of fun.
>> It's a It mind is blown right now.
>> It's real uncontrollable happiness is
what's happening.
>> That's why we're here.
>> It's amazing. So, I mean, that's
dedication. You got to the front lines
right here.
>> Yes, we did.
>> We got here early. Parking was not fun.
>> The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
didn't disappoint. marching bands, Goku
and Buzz Lightyear.
