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Macy’s Thanksgiving parade could be target of terrorist threats, officials warn

Thursday, November 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade may be an attractive target for both foreign and domestic terroristic violence, according to a joint threat assessment obtained by ABC News.Among the most significant threats facing the nation's largest Thanksgiving celebration "stems from lone...

Alison Brie to help cut the ribbon for the 98th Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade

Monday, November 4 by ABC News

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade returns this year for the 98th edition of the iconic holiday celebration.The parade will kick off the holiday season starting at 8:30 a.m. ET on Nov. 28, and it features a whole slate of celebrities and musical artists.Alison Brie...

One security guard killed, one hurt in stabbing at Macy’s in Philadelphia: Police

Monday, December 4 by ABC News

(PHILADELPHIA) -- One security guard was killed, and another was injured in a stabbing attack at a Macy's department store in Philadelphia on Monday morning, authorities said.The incident began at about 10:45 a.m. when a man tried to steal hats from Macy's in Center...

Pro-Palestinian protesters force Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to stop

Thursday, November 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was temporarily paused when a group of about 30 pro-Palestinian protesters ran into the street and apparently glued themselves to the pavement of the parade route in New York City.The protesters were demonstrating along Sixth Avenue when...

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, by the numbers

Wednesday, November 22 by ABC News

For millions of people, watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is a turkey day tradition, but they'll have to wake up a little earlier this year: the festivities kick off a half hour earlier, starting at 8:30 a.m. ET Thursday.According to

‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ to be honored with all-new interactive balloon at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Friday, October 21 by ABC News

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is 34 days away, and this year it'll feature a new, interactive balloon honoring the beloved Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. This is the third balloon for protagonist Greg Heffley, who will make his 13th appearance at the world-famous parade.Author Jeff Kinney gave ABC Audio the exclusive on the...

Macy’s brings back Toys ‘R’ Us in time for the holidays

Tuesday, July 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A classic toy superstore is being brought back to life ahead of the holiday season.Macy's, in partnership with Toys "R" Us parent company WHP Global, announced Monday that it plans to bring the Toys "R" Us brand to every Macy's store...

Memorial Day 2022: Shop sales from Macy’s, West Elm and more

Wednesday, May 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- It’s almost hard to believe that we’re approaching the summer of 2022 -- but we’re here for it.To kick off the summer, many brands are offering major deals and discounts on everything from fashion and beauty products to home and outdoor...

Macy’s iconic Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons are now NFTs

Wednesday, November 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Macy's is turning some of the iconic balloon designs from its annual Thanksgiving Day parades into non-fungible tokens (NFTs), some of which will be auctioned to benefit the Make-A-Wish foundation.NFTs have become adopted by the mainstream and are especially popular among...