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