FBI: Potential Terrorist Risks During Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Bad guys constantly trying to ruin our fun.

An assessment from both the NYPD and FBI has raised concerns over potential terrorist attacks during 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

This is expected to draw 2 million spectators and 10,000 marchers, over a 2.4 mile path.

While there are no credible threats at this time, authorities caution that terrorists might see the parade as an attractive target.

NYPD officials assure that they are working closely with state and federal agencies to ensure the safety of attendees during the holiday festivities.

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade May Be Target for Terrorists, Per FBI https://t.co/mSSE1zTAuV

— Steve Ferguson (@lsferguson) November 27, 2024

2.5 miles leaves a lot of potential for an attack.

The NYC Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is only 2.5 miles long…trivia that may or may not matter as there is a serious terrorist attack threat in Manhattan on 11.28.2024 this year. Be prepared…
⁦@Macys⁩#thanksgiving2024#macysparade#nyc#news https://t.co/fq7AZkaHvg

— Corinne Cliford 🇺🇸 (@corinnecliford) November 25, 2024

Fox News reports:

Investigators behind a joint threat assessment from the NYPD and FBI are warning that terrorists from home and afar may target the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, according to a new report.

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is expected to attract 2 million in-person spectators from around the United States and a national audience on TV. About 10,000 marchers are slated to participate, and they come from all over the country, too.

This year’s rehearsal photos show the Sioux Falls Lincoln Patriot Marching Band from South Dakota, the Minuteman Marching Band from University of Massachusetts, Amherst, high schoolers from Georgia, New Jersey and Arizona, the Texas-based Spirit of America Cheer group, and more.

“The men and women of the NYPD are looking forward to hosting the millions of spectators who will attend this week’s Thanksgiving-related festivities,” Deputy Commissioner Tarik Sheppard told Fox News. “And while there are currently no credible or specific threats to any individual event or to New York City in general, the police department will continue partnering with our state and federal colleagues to ensure a safe and enjoyable holiday season for all the people we serve.”

But domestic and foreign terrorists may find the parade to be an appealing soft target, according to the assessment first obtained by ABC News.

“Though the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade event will provide a broad set of potential soft targets for an attack, congested areas where the largest amount of people gather – particularly designated viewing areas – are likely the most vulnerable spots for a mass casualty attack,” according to the outlet.

An NYPD document reviewed by Fox News Digital shows that police were preparing for for a range of potential threats, including home-grown domestic terrorists to foreign extremists – and also non-terror criminals. Investigators noted the Wisconsin Christmas parade attack in Waukesha, in which career criminal Darrell Brooks Jr. plowed through lightweight barricades and then mowed down dozens of people, killing six and injuring more than 60 more.

Flashback to last year’s Macy’s parade, when it was interrupted by protestors:

HOW IT STARTED: Free Palestine and Climate Justice Protesters climbed the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade barricades, pouring fake blood over themselves and gluing their hands to the ground.#Thanksgiving#MacysParade

Video by Ken Lopez [email protected] to license pic.twitter.com/wYCEAxEShO

— Oliya Scootercaster 🛴 (@ScooterCasterNY) November 23, 2023