YouTube.com/Verizon, on Verizon’s Twitter account and other Verizon Media properties. The online coverage will be hosted by Mario Lopez.In an effort to mitigate the number of gobble-day gawkers (which have totaled 3 million during previous events), the parade will not travel the traditional 2 ½-mile route around the city.
Instead, the event will take place around Herald Square in Manhattan, where the Macy’s flagship department store is located.
Even with the smaller parade route, city officials are discouraging New Yorkers from congregating in the 34th Street area to watch the festivities live, Today reported.The parade itself will be smaller as well, with organizers reducing the number of participants by a whopping 88%, Variety reported..
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