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98th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade Balloon Inflation Event-2024
BY: Adal Hussain , Chief Editor for World Liberty TV, 71st & Columbus Ave NYC 11/27/24
Giant balloons, fabulous floats, exciting entertainers and more are joining our all-star celebration. A massive line of people snaked around Columbus Avenue from 72nd to 78th streets near the American Museum of Natural History to watch the traditional Macy’s Balloon Inflation Celebration.
This 98th edition of the world’s largest parade, which typically draws some 3.5 million spectators to Manhattan, will feature 7 Balloonicles, 22 Balloons, 34 floats, 11 marching bands, 28 Clown Crews and Twenty-eight performers Macy’s announced.
Everyone’s favorite parade balloons are getting inflated Wednesday afternoon on the Upper West Side.
Macy’s Balloon Inflation Celebration is taking place 12 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday. Sixteen featured helium balloons and 32 novelty and heritage balloons will be prepped for their big flight on Thanksgiving Day.
The parade kicks off at 8:30 a.m. beginning from 77th Street and Central Park West and proceeding two and a half miles south to finish in front of Macy’s at 34th Street-Herald Square.
Inside the float inflation area Wednesday, trucks of compressed helium were seen near partially inflated balloons, including Smokey Bear and Snoopy, which were under weighted-down nets.
98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade broadcast live on NBC and Peacock. Hosted by Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al Roker.
Performers include Jennifer Hudson, Kylie Minogue, Billy Porter, Dan + Shay, Dasha, Jimmy Fallon & The Roots, Ariana Madix, Idina Menzel, T-Pain, Lea Salonga, The Temptations and Charli D’Amelio. Special appearances by Cynthia Erivo and Cole Escola.
This year’s parade features 5,000 volunteers, 17 character balloons, 22 floats, 15 heritage and novelty balloons, over 700 clowns, 11 marching bands, and 10 performance groups
The 98th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade marched through New York City, filling the streets, skies and many television screens with colorful, festive floats, balloons and performers on Thursday.
“For nearly 100 years, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has been synonymous with the beginning of the holiday season, celebration and togetherness,” said Will Coss, Executive Producer of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
“Our talented team of Macy’s Studios artisans and production specialists work year-round to deliver the nation’s most beloved holiday event, live on Thanksgiving morning.
We are proud to hold this responsibility and look forward to sharing our unbelievable designs, larger-than-life character balloons and first-class entertainment, all sure to create lifelong memories for Parade fans nationwide.”
The 98th Macy’s Parade lineup up included 5,000 volunteers, 7 Balloonicles, 22 Balloons, 34 floats, 11 marching bands, 28 Clown Crews and Twenty-eight Performers Joining these Macy’s Parade fixtures are some of the biggest stars in music, all welcoming in Santa Claus and the holidays.
Mayor Eric Adams and Newly Appointed NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch quelled fears about any additional threats.
“The NYPD and our team have been closely monitoring the situation. Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner [Rebecca] Weiner has been communicating with our partners across all of the agencies involved in the NYPD and partners have already enhanced security,” Adams said.
“We’ve already had enhanced security because of the holiday. And we don’t see any nexus between the incidents there. “. He said attendees can expect to see uniformed officers throughout the parade route.
“We can tell you there are no credible or specific threats to New York City, or to tomorrow’s parade at this time. Our intelligence analysts and our counterterrorism offices have been preparing for this event,” he said.
Other New York City officials included at the Press conference included: Newly Appointed NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, First Deputy Mayor ; Anne Williams-Isom, Zachary Iscol, New York City ,Commissioner New York City Emergency Management Department, New York City Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Rohit Aggarwala, Ydanis Rodriguez, Commissioner of the New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT), Jeffrey Maddrey , Chief of Department for the New York City Police Department , Daniel Garodnick, Chair of the New York City Planning Commission and many more in attendance.
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Thanksgiving Day Parade – 98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon Inflation NYC-2024
National Urban Leagues Annual Gala NYC-2024
NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE BESTOWS HIGHEST HONORS TO CHAMPIONS OF RACIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE AT PRESTIGIOUS ANNUAL EQUAL OPPORTUNITY DAY AWARDS GALA
Celebration to Feature New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, Grammy-Nominated Singer-Songwriter Raheem DeVaughn, CBS Mornings Host Vladmir Duthiers, NY1 Political Correspondent Ayana Harry.
The National Urban League honored champions of racial and economic justice at the annual Equal Opportunity Awards Gala, Tuesday Nov. 12, at the New York Marriott Marquis.
“On this day when we commemorate the Gettysburg Address, in the wake of a contentious and divisive Presidential campaign, we recall Abraham Lincoln’s own question: whether a nation conceived in liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal can long endure,”
National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial said. “Each year as we gather to celebrate the achievements of our partners and allies like this year’s outstanding honorees, my faith is strengthened and renewed.”
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul made remarks, Civic leader and attorney Charles J. Hamilton, Jr., received the League’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
National Urban League Trustees Harry E. Johnson, Jr., President and CEO of The Memorial Foundation, and Comcast Chief Legal Officer Thomas J. Reid were honored with the Charles Collins Distinguished Trustee Award.
“As part of our long-standing commitment to racial justice, equity and inclusion, Diageo is proud to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of the honorees and highlight our important partnership with the National Urban League,”
said Tom Shropshire, Gala Chair and Diagio’s General Counsel and Company Secretary. “The Equal Opportunity Awards Gala is an opportunity to reflect on the progress that African American communities have made toward economic inclusion and social equity.”
The Equal Opportunity Dinner is among the National Urban League’s top fund-raisers for the year.
Each year, the National Urban League marks the anniversary of the Gettysburg Address by honoring stellar corporations, individuals and organizations that have championed the principles of equal opportunity, civil rights, and social justice.
Proceeds from the dinner allow the Urban League Movement to serve nearly four million people annually through its network of 92 affiliates nationwide.
The theme for the evening is “Hollywood Glam,” with a “Black Tie & Sneakers” dress code. Co-hosted by Vladmir Duthiers of CBS Mornings and Ayana Harry of NY1, the event will feature entertainment by Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Raheem DeVaughn.
Marc H. Morial, President and CEO, National Urban League, welcomed the following guests, honorees and board members of National Urban League. Tim Murphy, Chair, National Urban League Board of Trustees, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, Charles J. Hamilton, Jr., civic leader, former Senior Counsel, Wendell Marx and former National Urban League Trustee, Harry E. Johnson, Jr., President and CEO of The Memorial Foundation.
Additional guests included: Thomas J. Reid, Comcast Chief Legal Officer, Vladmir Duthiers, Host, CBS Mornings, Ayana Harry, Political Correspondent, NY1, Singer-songwriter Raheem DeVaughn and Friends and Supporters of the National Urban League.
Little over 500 people were in attendance, supporting this great cause, Mr Morial President National Urban League went on to say, We will be moving back to Harlem where everything started, at the National Urban League Development Center ,be housed there as well as an museum , first of his kind.
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Dr Adal Honored by FIN Network with the Sustainable Humanitarian Champion Award-During UN Week-2024
Let me begin by saying, I am so honored that our Executive Producer, Chief Editor Dr Adal M. Hussain, also known as “Dr Abbey”. Was honored with the Sustainable “Humanitarian” Champion Award Highest Climate award by (FIN) during climate week 2024. as a sideline event of the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
By The Foreign Investment Network (FIN), a leading global investment consulting and publishing firm, Founded by Olayinka Fayomi, Chairman Foreign Investment Network (FIN) UK London.
Mrs. Fayomi, went on to say, when I met Dr Hussain, at an Climate event two days ago, and he introduced his self to me, and told me what he was doing with his Humanitarians of the World Inc, (HOTWINC) organization worldwide.
Helping Poor People, Orphans, People with leprosy in India and Africa, and how he and his Humanitarians of the World Inc, organization has helped close to 1 million people worldwide and done this for 47 years without taking any money for his services.
When Mrs. Fayomi asked Dr Hussain, did he and his organization do anything for helping with the Climate change.
Dr Hussain, explained to Mrs. Fayomi, that he spoke at united nations and around the world about this Topic, educating people, about recycling, Sustainability, Clean Oceans, Speech given at United Nations OPAD Event, To See Keynote Speech Click here.
Mrs. Fayomi, was so impressed with Dr. Hussain, she immediately told him, that it would be a huge honor to recognize you with our highest award, known as Sustainable “Humanitarian” Champion Award.
Mrs. Fayomi, went on to say, it took me half an hour to make a decision in what Dr. Hussain has done for humanity, to award him this prestigious award.
On September 25, 2024, at the ILR NYC Conference Center, where the ceremony took place, which was part sponsored by – The Foreign Investment Network (FIN), Founded by Olayinka Fayomi, Chairman Foreign Investment Network (FIN) UK London and was part organized in collaboration with the Africa Business Round Table (ABR) and supported by esteemed partners.
There were many dignitaries who spoke in panels, topics included: – Mehdi Paryavi, Founder & Chairman, Digital Economy Authority, Sujan Sanku, President, Asian African Chamber of Commerce International (AACCI),
This prestigious forum brings together global leaders, investors, and experts to foster strategic partnerships, stimulate investments, and drive innovation in Africa’s power sector.
Addressing Africa’s Energy Challenges, With Africa’s population projected to reach 2 billion by 2050, access to reliable, sustainable, and equitable energy is crucial. The forum will explore solutions to bridge the energy gap, promote economic growth, and reduce poverty.
Following topics were discussed by the esteem panelists, – Renewable energy solutions, Infrastructure development, Private sector investments, Policy reforms, Launch of 10 Million African Youths Empowerment Programs.
Some of the speakers and honoree’s included: Enzo Di Taranto, President Xzen Technologies Inc, Beatriz Franck, Founder and CEO Befran Lda Group, Ugoji Adanma Eze, Esq., PhD, Dr.Mahra Lutfi, Fashion Celebrity, Dr.(Mrs) Dayo Benjamins-Laniyi, Mandate Secretary Women Affairs FCTA, Mr.Andreas Deutschmann, Managing Director Avalon Securities Ltd, Senior VP at Palladium Capital Group LLC, Jeff Szur, Sustainable Entrepreneur, H.E.Dr. Olayinka Fayomi, Chairperson FIN, Dexter Cummings, CEO The One Group LLC, USA, Natascha Schreiegg, Founder NASCH, Lata Setty, D1 Golfers Mom, Digital Transformation Guru, Susan Sarandon, Oscar Winner, and American Actor, Alina Kuderska, Sustainable Fashion Designer, Trista Patterson ,PhD, Dir of Sustainability for Microsoft/Xbox, Time 100 Most Influential Climate Leader founder Playing4theplanet, David Chen Panda, Tech Media Celebrity, Ms. Wendy Malawian Gospel Artist and Ms.Phuong Skovgaard, VP Investing in Renewable Energy , Blockchain and Media .
Dr.Hussain, was also part of the Sustainable panel, he went on to say, if Africa 40% of the medicines are fake and millions of people were dying by taking fake medications, and a Nigerian youth invented a machine to track what is fake or real medicine and it has served millions of lives.
He also went on to say that, the new generation will make drastic changes in Africa, by standing up to their governments and demanding more changes. The way Bangladeshi People stood up to the Government.
Dr.Hussain went on to say, he was deeply honored, to receive Sustainable “Humanitarian” Champion Award 2024, and thanked his fellow honorees, speakers and Mrs. Olayinka Fayomi, Chairman Foreign Investment Network (FIN) UK London, for nominating him for this prestigious award.
About Foreign Investment Network (FIN) : FIN is a UK-based global investment consulting and publishing firm dedicated to bridging the gap between investors and emerging economies. With over two decades of experience, FIN facilitates Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and business growth through its expertise, events, and publications. Founded by Dr, Mrs. Olayinka Fayomi.
About Dr Adal M. Hussain: Co-Publisher / Chief Editor, World Liberty TV, Online TV, with a Multi-Cultural understanding, with over 27 Channels Syndicated throughout the world, Seen by 1 million people worldwide and on our social media platforms. Founder of Humanitarians of the World Inc, (HOTWINC), Founder of Worlds First Humanitarian Hall of Fame © , been honored close to 400 times throughout the World, for his Humanitarian work, done worldwide. Knighted by Countess Nicholas Bobrinskoy in the Order of the Orthodox Knights of St. John 2020. Dr Hussain has been a Humanitarian for 47 years, he started at age 10, helped close to 1 million people worldwide, without taking any money for his services, he says he does for the love of (Allah), God and Humanity.
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