New York's Halloween parade goes ahead despite a truck attack in the city

New York's Halloween parade went ahead on

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Tuesday night despite a truck attack in the city, which left eight people dead and 11 injured.

Many people were determined to show their solidarity with those killed.

Thousands of costumed revellers took to the streets for the city's annual village Halloween parade.

The event, now in its 44th year, is one of America's largest street festivals with 53 marching bands, dancers and artists.

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