Authorities Heighten Security for Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade Following Terror Threat Assessment

Officials report no specific threats but warn of potential risks from lone offenders and vehicle attacks targeting crowded areas.

The FBI and NYPD have issued a joint report highlighting potential terrorism risks at the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.
The report identifies lone offenders and small groups as possible threats, with vehicle ramming being a significant concern due to its recurrence in past attacks.
No specific or credible threats have been identified, but officials are taking extensive precautions to ensure public safety.
Security measures include deploying sanitation trucks as barricades, undercover officers, drones, and counterterrorism units along the 2.5-mile parade route.
The parade, expected to attract over two million spectators, will feature 17 character balloons, 34 floats, and performances by 11 marching bands.