Superstorm Superstorm Sandy forced cancellation of parade in year , causing financial losses . Two million spectators line a mile-long stretch of 6th Avenue to watch , the online campaign boasted . Organizers say they raised $ 50,000 from 900 donors to fund this year 's event . This is the first anniversary of the event , which boasts more than 60,000 of participants .
Superstorm Superstorm Sandy forced cancellation of parade in year , causing financial losses . Organizers say they raised $ 50,000 from 900 donors to fund this year 's event . This is the first anniversary of the event , which boasts more than 60,000 of participants .