Because of a noticeably larger police presence. 2500 extra officers on duty today. Three heavily armed hercules teams along the parade route. And a lot of security we couldnt even see. We have a lot of officers plain clothes working the crowds, moving amongst the crowds. We will have a safest. Not many people stayed away. Theyre here . Reporter in columbus circle, there was excitement apprehension. I thought about it. My family and friends were like youre crazy. Pay attention. And just trust that all these people around here are here to job. It looks like they are. Reporter most of the parade goers mentioned a thanks to police and a determination to terrorism. As new yorkers we dont want to live our lives in fear. And thats what you did today. Yes. I enjoyed myself. I aint scared. Reporter this is the first big event in new york city since the attacks in paris two weeks ago. Thats even why the secretary of Homeland Security was here to assure his fellow new yorkers that the city, the n
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