Tag Archives: Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

2021: a selective review

Posted on December 30, 2021 by deborahshapiro

We are about to end the second year of the pandemic. We started the year with new vaccines, a gradual return to work, and grounds for optimism. As the year unfolded, Covid case rates went down in New York City … Continue reading →

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Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Posted on November 25, 2021 by deborahshapiro

The beloved annual tradition returned this year after a suspension in 2019 due to the pandemic. It was a joy to see people enjoying themselves in the streets again.

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A New York City tradition returns

Posted on November 24, 2021 by deborahshapiro

Inflating the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons on the streets surrounding the American Museum of Natural History is a daylong event that delights both children and adults. Canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic, this year it was open to … Continue reading →

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The Night before Thanksgiving

Posted on November 25, 2015 by deborahshapiro

      What is New York City’s favorite ritual on the night before Thanksgiving? It’s watching the inflation of the balloons for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. It’s a huge operation that takes hours and delights countless children who watch heaps of … Continue reading →

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