Behind the Glitter: Who Really Benefits from Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?

Every year, millions of Americans gather along city streets or tune in to NBC hoping to capture a sense of holiday spirit through Macy’s iconic Thanksgiving Day Parade. This year promises more glitz with stars like Ciara, Busta Rhymes, and even characters from Netflix’s K-pop hit “KPop Demon Hunters” swirling in an extravaganza of balloons and floats. But beneath the dazzling veneer lies a story that questions whether the parade genuinely serves American families or merely corporate marketing machines.Who’s Truly Marching for America?The parade boasts an impressive roster: popular musicians, Broadway casts, athletes, and even fictional characters ballooned into towering...