Annual Macy's parade disrupted by Gaza protest for second year running

The yearly Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade successful New York has been disrupted by protests implicit the struggle successful Gaza for the 2nd twelvemonth running.

The dependable rainfall drenching the metropolis didn't enactment New Yorkers disconnected celebrating the 98th moving of the event, with ponchos and umbrellas overmuch successful grounds amid the accepted assortment of balloons, floats, unrecorded performances, and marching bands.

But New York City constabulary said they arrested 21 radical aft protesters sat down and tried to artifact the parade way conscionable up of the Ronald McDonald float.

They were carrying Palestinian flags and a banner with the message: "Don't Celebrate Genocide" and "Arms embargo now!"

After the radical ignored a petition to leave, a squad of bicycle-riding officers arrived and clashes occurred earlier they were moved on, a Reuters witnesser said.

People protesting against Israel's warfare successful Gaza besides interrupted past year's parade.

The yearly lawsuit was inactive good attended, contempt the upwind and protestation disruption.

Kylie Minogue and Jennifer Hudson were among the singers performing and the festivities were rounded disconnected by Santa Claus arriving connected a elephantine sleigh.

Hip-hop artists and a state duo were besides among the performers, on with The Temptations, Jimmy Fallon & The Roots, and Glow prima Alison Brie.

The parade featured caller versions of Spider-Man and Minnie Mouse among its 17 giant, helium-filled quality balloons.

The 22 themed floats included a homage to Big Apple java and bagels, portion different celebrated the Bronx Zoo's 125th day with representations of a tiger, a giraffe, a zebra, and a gorilla.

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The procession followed a 2.5 mile (4km) way from West 77th Street and Central Park West connected Manhattan's Upper West Side to Macy's flagship store connected 34th Street.