New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Monday that the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will be held virtually this year because of the pandemic, UPI reports. De Blasio said that a live parade will still happen, but that a re-imagined parade will be created to watch on television and online. “[Macy’s is] reinventing the event for this moment in history. And you will be able to feel the spirit and the joy of that day,” de Blasio said. The TV parade will be filmed over a two-day period, and will have about 25 percent of the usual participants. It won’t follow the usual 2.5 mile route, but will instead stay on the streets surrounding Herald Square. All participants will have to wear masks and observe social distancing. “Following the success of this summer’s re-imagined Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks show, the Macy’s team meticulously reviewed every area of the Thanksgiving Day playbook to put in place enhanced health and safety practices that align with CDC guidelines, as well as local and state government protocols,” Macy’s said. The parade will be broadcast November 26 starting at 9 a.m. ET on NBC.
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