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Pro-Palestinian protesters briefly disrupted the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, blocking a float and leading to 25 arrests. The demonstration occurred on Sixth Avenue and involved activists holding banners with messages like "Don’t celebrate genocide" and "Arms embargo now."
Celebrities celebrated Thanksgiving 2024 with brand partnerships and performances. Matthew McConaughey and his wife Camila used their Pantalones tequila for turkey brining, while Arnold Schwarzenegger expressed gratitude for his fitness app subscribers. Natasha Rothwell appreciated Sony's graphics for a social media post. At the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Ariana Madix performed on the Peacock float, and Cole Escola made a memorable appearance riding a flamingo. The holiday was marked by a blend of family, festivities, and brand synergy.
A small group of pro-Palestinian protesters briefly halted the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York by jumping barriers and blocking a float while chanting "Free Palestine" and holding anti-genocide posters. The NYPD quickly intervened, arresting 21 protesters. This marks the second consecutive year of such protests at the parade. Meanwhile, a ceasefire has been announced to end 13 months of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, though violence continues in Gaza.
Celebrities celebrated Thanksgiving 2024 in various ways, with many attending the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Stars like Ariana Madix, Idina Menzel, and Billy Porter performed, while others like Jimmy Fallon and Cynthia Erivo attended the event. Meanwhile, Martha Stewart baked pies at home, and celebrities like "Weird Al" Yankovic and Anthony Davis volunteered at Project Angel Food in Los Angeles. Simone Biles supported her husband at a football game in Detroit.
New York City is set to experience rain and chilly temperatures over Thanksgiving, with showers starting Wednesday night and continuing into Thursday morning. This rain is a welcome relief from the region's historic drought, though it won't fully alleviate the dry conditions. The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will proceed despite the wet weather, as the parade's balloons are waterproof. Temperatures will drop significantly over the weekend, with highs barely reaching 40 degrees and lows below freezing.