War in Gaza casts a shadow on thanksgiving parade in US

A Group of pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, with some chanting and singing "Palestine will be free," some carried the posters around the city while others glued themselves to the street along the parade route. (AP Photo)

Thanksgiving stands out as a poignant reminder to express gratitude, celebrate abundance, and foster unity within communities. This annual observance holds deep historical roots, tracing back to the early 17th century when the Pilgrims and Native Americans shared a harvest feast, marking a symbolic alliance and a shared sense of gratitude. (AP Photo)

In this 97th Thanksgiving parade in New York, various iconic cheerful vibrant balloons participated. Tom Turkey, Kung Fu Panda Monkey D. Luffy, and large green dinosaur balloons were seen floating over the road. (AP Photo)

As the Israel-Hmas war continues, people are coming out to show their support for Palestine. Pro-Palestinian protests have broken out across many US cities and college campuses in recent weeks, with many demanding a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war. (NYT News Service)

The protesters disrupted the Macy thanksgiving route waved Palestinian flags and held pro-Palestinian signs. The protesters started chanting, "From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free." (NYT News Service)

Several images and videos surfaced on social media showing protesters disrupting the parade and later being detained. According to Reuters, a group of about 20 pro-Palestinian protesters halted the parade for a few minutes before officers from the New York Police Department (NYPD) led off the protesters, clasped in zip ties. (AFP photo)

The protesters carried the banner "Genocide then, genocide now" talking about the Palestinians. The protesters wore white jumpsuits, doused themselves with red liquid and glued their hands to the street to try to disrupt the parade. (Reuters photo)