As the Omicron variant sweeps the globe, the parties in Rio de Janeiro, which ordinarily draw millions of revelers, have been called off for a second year.
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A Native New Yorker Wrangles Pikachu in Thanksgiving Parade
Decked in a white jumpsuit and blue smock with a Pikachu cartoon on it, George Gustines maneuvered the huge blowup cartoon character down New York’s streets on Thursday.
A Native New Yorker Wrangles Balloon in Thanksgiving Parade
Decked in a white jumpsuit and blue smock with a Pikachu cartoon on it, George Gustines maneuvered the huge blowup cartoon character down New York’s streets on Thursday.
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day brings back some business to the area
Business was brisk for some as the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade returned to New York City. Delis, supermarkets, and even a man selling a turkey hat were overjoyed by the thousands of spectators.
A Day in the Life of a Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade Balloon Handler
Growing up, George Gustines had fond memories of a Sesame Street float and a vague recollection of one with Marvel heroes and villains. This year he wrangled the Pikachu balloon.
What Is Day of the Dead and How Is the Mexican Holiday Celebrated?
Popularized globally by Hollywood in films like “Coco” and the James Bond franchise, Día de Muertos is a centuries-old tradition that has roots in Indigenous culture.
North Korea Holds Scaled-Down Parade to Boost National Morale
The parade, which marked the government’s 73rd anniversary, was seen as a celebration of those who have borne the brunt of the regime’s effort to rebuild the economy amid sanctions and the pandemic.
Broadcaster Apologizes for ‘Inappropriate’ Images Aired During Olympic Parade
The South Korean broadcaster MBC showed photographs associating pizza with Italy, Chernobyl with Ukraine and Count Dracula with Romania in its coverage of the opening ceremony.
22 Mummies Are Moved in a Glittering Display in Cairo
But the made-for-TV spectacle also underlined the jarring divide between Egypt’s celebrated past and its uncertain present.