NEW YORK (1010 WINS) – Macy’s plans to “reimagine” the annual Thanksgiving Day Parade in November amid the coronavirus pandemic.
This summer, Macy’s modified its 4th of July Fireworks display to include smaller shows across the five boroughs over multiple days. The shows were at unannounced locations to keep crowds from gathering.
The official website for the parade reads: “For more than 90 years, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade® has kicked off the holiday season with its signature entertainment spectacle, making it one of the world’s most beloved events.”
It continues: “Following our successful, safe and innovative production of Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks®, it is our intention to similarly reimagine Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade this November.”
Macy’s said more details about the parade will be released in the fall.
Mayor Bill de Blasio was asked about the parade at his daily briefing Thursday.
“I think ‘everything is going to be different’ is the simple answer,” the mayor said. “Each one is, you know, going to have different versions of what they do.”
“I think some is going to be virtual,” de Blasio added. “There might be some small in-person pieces, spread out pieces. It’s not going to look at all, of course, like what we are used to. But the important thing is the traditions will be kept in some way.”
“I mean remember what happened with, for example, Macy’s and the fireworks on July 4. It was different, but it still maintained the tradition, it still meant a lot to people,” he said.