Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Marred by Protests and Mishaps

Despite disruptions, the nearly century-old tradition continued with new floats, balloons, and performances, broadcasted on multiple platforms.

Protests marked this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, with activists seeking to draw attention to various issues, including climate change and the war between Israel and Hamas.
Despite the protests, the parade, a tradition for nearly a century, provided the usual holiday cheer with 31 floats, 25 giant helium-filled and six bike-borne balloons, and 11 marching bands.
Several mishaps occurred during the parade, including balloons colliding with street lamps and causing injuries to bystanders, a common occurrence in the parade's history.
The parade was broadcasted on NBC, Telemundo, and Peacock, providing multiple viewing options for those without cable.
The parade featured performances by Grammy- and Oscar-winner Jon Batiste, Cher, Brandy, Chicago, Ashley Park with Sesame Street Muppets, Jessie James Decker, David Foster and Katharine McPhee, Pentatonix, and Santa Claus.