The group of around 20 anti-Israel protestors took to the streets on Sixth Avenue, blocking the parade right in front of the Ronald McDonald balloon holding a sign with pro-Palestinian messages like “Free Palestine,” “Arms Embargo Now” and “Don’t Celebrate Genocide.”

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade kicked off Thursday morning in New York City with a steady rain that added ponchos and umbrellas to the lineup of balloons, floats and star-studded performances. The annual holiday tradition features new Spider-Man and Minnie Mouse balloons,