happy to see the security authorities are out in force here. it makes them feel more comfortable. it makes me feel comfortable too. people with their families, children, parents. mother's, father's, sisters. you've got grandfathers out here. if there's any opportunity for city other officials to let folks know, they are doing everything they can to make certain families are protected and safe. people are glad to see it. they welcome it. they've been saying good morning and happy thanksgiving to authorities gladly seeing them out here along the parade route, craig. >> bill brat on said for the first time his grand children are coming in to see the parade. >> and he's flying them in on a plane from los angeles. an indication of how safe he's feeling about the security measures put in place all across the country. >> good to see you, my friend. happy thanksgiving to you.