New Yorkers attend Halloween Parade in show of defiance after attack

The incident in lower Manhattan where a truck rammed into pedestrians and cyclists, leaving eight killed and 11 wounded, didn't stop New Yorkers from taking part in the annual Halloween parade.

Halloween Parade is still on! Getting ready to start!!#NY1Boo #ImaginaryMenagerie #NYCHalloween http://pic.twitter.com/WrjNf2NoAV

— NYC Halloween Parade (@NYCHalloween) October 31, 2017

Thousands of people descended in Manhattan's West Village wearing scary, theatrical costumes, in a show of defiance and solidarity with the victims.  

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We ain't scared in #NYC..#Halloween #Parade had a massive turn out as usual... Thank you #NYPD for keeping the city safe..http://pic.twitter.com/LTV9sg7FnR

— Mr. Aye Dee (@MrAyeDee) November 1, 2017 Read more...

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