The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree celebration will likely happen this year in a scaled back form.
What’s going on?
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio suggested Thursday that the two major holiday season events will be scaled back, according to the New York Post.
“I think everything is going to be different is the simple answer. I think some is going to be virtual, it 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,” he added. “But the important thing is the traditions will be kept in some way.”
Earlier this year, Macy’s sponsored a firework event on July 4 without a crowd. Most people could watch the fireworks on screen.
Macy’s suggested that the Thanksgiving Day parade will proceed in 2020 with the same health and safety changes in mind.
“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. 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,”
Context:
- New York was once the epicenter of the U.S. coronavirus outbreak. The state has reduced its number of active cases after heavy social distancing measures were implemented.