At least we had burned a few extra calories suffering in the arctic freeze;) We made it home in time to watch
the end of the parade on tv, and the final float was the Thanksgiving Turkey.
Mark Jackson's remarks at
the end of the parade re: best coach and program of any sport at any level is more than hype — it is a thesis statement that is supportable by fact AND that makes me proud to be a Villanovan.
«We must be conscious of what's going on overseas,» said city Police Commissioner Ray Kelly, who stood at the side of Fifth Avenue, overseeing a strong police presence that stretched to
the end of the parade route at 79th Street.
In a seemingly spur - of - moment decision at
the end of the parade, Mayor de Blasio accompanied Speaker Mark - Viverito to La Marquetta.
And at
the end of the parade, all the young marchers be able to get their hands on one of 3,000 goodie bags donated by local businesses.
At that point near
the end of parade, divine assistance was most welcome.
Cuomo arrived just before his gaggle and departed directly from
the end of the parade, not joining Mayor de Blasio's pre-parade reception for the team nor the large ceremony held in City Hall plaza after the parade.
He was reported to have answered questions from two TV stations at
the end of the parade, infuriating other reporters who were excluded and kept away by metal barricades as he spoke with the two select outlets.
Before
the end of the parade, officials announced they had over 1,000 signatures and the drive will continue for the next two weeks, before being sent to the city commission currently reviewing public art.
At
the end of the parade, there is a block party.
He'll make his appearance at
the end of the parade in a huge float for an unforgettable grand finale!
These parades are held in the Plaza de Armas, at
the end of the parades, the first places are awarded with corresponding pennants, the winners will participate the next day in the Military Civic Parade which also involved the armed forces, police and military.