Following the scaled-down parade during last year’s pandemic, Macy’s promises a return to spectacle this November.
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will once again welcome live spectators this year following a scaled-down event during 2020, the company and New York City announced in a joint statement Wednesday. Entering its 95th year, the 2021 parade will return to its traditional spectacle of ornate floats, massive floating balloon characters, marching bands, and performances from some of the world’s most famous musicians. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the parade proceeded last year but without the cheering crowds. Instead, that event featured select performances in front of Macy’s flagship store in Manhattan’s Herald’s Square, as well taped portions from various locations throughout New York City. The 2020 parade also allowed the city to give at least a small taste of some of the events that were canceled last year due to the pandemic.
