Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Takes Flight in Virus Times

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Takes Flight in Virus Times
Floats that are part of the modified Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade are seen from the Empire State Building in New York City, on Nov. 26, 2020. Craig Ruttle/AP Photo
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NEW YORK—The balloons were in the sky and the marching bands took to the streets for the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday, but coronavirus restrictions meant it was without the throngs of people usually scrambling for a view.

People attempt to take photos as the last floats that are part of the modified Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade move away in New York City, on Nov. 26, 2020. (Craig Ruttle/AP Photo)
People attempt to take photos as the last floats that are part of the modified Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade move away in New York City, on Nov. 26, 2020. Craig Ruttle/AP Photo