"It was a chilly day in the city, with temperatures in the 40s, but wind gusts between 25 mph (40 kph) and 30 mph (48 kph), making it feel colder, according to David Stark, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in New York. Officials watched the forecast closely, since city law prohibits Macy's from flying full-size balloons if sustained winds exceed 23 mph (37 kph) or wind gusts are over 35 mph (56 kph)."
"But a little cold wasn't a big deal for Megan Christy, who traveled to the city from Greensboro, North Carolina, for the parade, donning a warm onesie as she staked out a spot along the route. "It's not raining. We're very excited about that. And it's not too bad. Not too cold," she said. "It's just a great day for a parade.""
"A star-studded lineup of performances was sprinkled throughout the show, along with a slew of marching bands, dancers and cheerleaders. Performers included "Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo, Conan Gray, Lainey Wilson, Foreigner, Lil Jon, and Audrey Nuna, EJAE and Rei Ami of HUNTR/ X, the fictional girl group at the heart of this year's Netflix hit "KPop Demon Hunters." The Radio City Rockettes were also there, as were cast members from Broadway's "Buena Vista Social Club," "Just in Time" and "Ragtime.""
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade brought character balloons including Buzz Lightyear and Pac-Man to New York City skies, with floats showcasing Labubu, Lego and a new Shrek onion carriage. The procession began on Manhattan's Upper West Side and concluded at Macy's Herald Square on 34th Street, featuring dozens of balloons, floats, clown groups and marching bands. Temperatures were in the 40s with wind gusts between 25 and 30 mph, prompting close monitoring because city law bars full-size balloons when sustained winds exceed 23 mph or gusts exceed 35 mph. The event included performances from Broadway and pop artists and the Radio City Rockettes.
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