Crowds in New York City bundled up to take in the latest version of a tradition that has run for nearly a century. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Parades”
How to Watch the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
By Gotham Rex on November 26, 2025
The 99th edition of the New York parade will feature performances from Cynthia Erivo and Busta Rhymes, as well as dozens of floats and balloons. Source: New York Times
A Halloween Potluck in New York
By Gotham Rex on November 1, 2025
A bag of Cheetos, Ronald McDonald and a pack of fries under attack by sea gulls all made an appearance at this year’s Village Halloween Parade. Source: New York Times
At the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade: Balloons, Crowds and Poultry-Shaped Hats
By Gotham Rex on November 24, 2022
The annual Macy’s parade stepped off for the 96th time, its mix of joy and commercialism echoing through the years. Source: New York Times
Will Return to Office Get Serious in September?
By Gotham Rex on September 6, 2022
Bosses want employees back, but it looks like the return will be gradual and depend on the future of Covid. Source: New York Times
West Indian Parade Returns After Two-Year Covid Hiatus
By Gotham Rex on September 5, 2022
Scenes from the Labor Day tradition, which returned to Brooklyn after it had been canceled for two years because of Covid-19. Source: New York Times
Abortion Ruling Casts Shadow on Pride Festivities
By Gotham Rex on June 27, 2022
The annual Pride parade returned to the streets of Manhattan, but this year the mood was one of protest. Source: New York Times
Ukrainians Take to the Streets in Manhattan
By Gotham Rex on February 25, 2022
Hundreds of protesters gathered in Midtown to denounce the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In the East Village, a Ukrainian diner has gotten an “outpouring of love.” Source: New York Times
Staten Island St. Patrick's Parade Still Bans Gay Marchers
By Gotham Rex on February 24, 2022
The borough’s St. Patrick’s Day parade is returning, but it prohibits groups with “political or sexual identification agendas.” Source: New York Times
A Parade Returns to a City Thankful for Normal
By Gotham Rex on November 25, 2021
About 4,500 volunteers wrangled giant balloons and threw confetti into a crowd excited to see the annual parade in person. Source: New York Times
How to Watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
By Gotham Rex on November 24, 2021
This year’s parade will feature performers like Kelly Rowland and Carrie Underwood and will have 15 giant balloons and 28 floats. Source: New York Times
Macy’s Parade Is Back This Thanksgiving, Without Kids on Floats
By Gotham Rex on November 23, 2021
The tradition has been largely restored, but children under 12 years old will not be allowed in the parade — only as spectators. Source: New York Times
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Milestones and Mishaps
By Gotham Rex on November 20, 2021
Here is a closer look at the milestones and mishaps involving the helium-filled characters that populate the holiday parade. Source: New York Times
How a Macy’s Parade Executive Producer Spends His Sundays
By Gotham Rex on November 19, 2021
These days, Will Coss splits his time between family activities and planning the annual event that rings in the holiday season. Source: New York Times
What to Do for Halloween in New York City
By Gotham Rex on October 21, 2021
The Village Halloween Parade is back. Haunted houses have reopened. And we’ve rounded up movies that are not-so scary or are downright horrifying. Source: New York Times