At least they tried.
The protesters attempted to block the parade route as the Ronald McDonald float approached. To their surprise, the NYPD showed up in force seconds later, quickly clearing the street.
The holiday act of civil disobedience was put down so fast that the float's handlers barely had to break stride. Protesters were cuffed and drug off by police as the giant clown smiled down at them as he passed by.
That had to be humiliating.
