The national television broadcast will set up shop between West 38th Street and West 34th Street and will be blocked off from the public. Public viewing is also not available at the parade's end at Macy's Herald Square. This includes West 34th Street between Broadway and 7th Avenue.

For spectators who want to see the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons without the same crowds (and rain) that are likely on Thursday, the balloon inflation on Wednesday afternoon is always a popular option.

Thursday will be a First Alert Weather Day as steady rain, wind and cooler temperatures arrive. Places north and west of New York City may also see some snow . Holiday travelers will catch a break Wednesday, but unfortunately they will have to navigate some wet weather on Thanksgiving.

A winter storm heading toward the Tri-State area could produce heavy rain and even snow for parts of New York state, snarling travel for millions of people during the Thanksgiving holiday.

In 1901, the U.S. War Department authorized creation of the Army War College to instruct commissioned officers. It was built in Leavenworth, Kan. In 1924, the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade took place in New York.

The iconic balloons are coming to life for the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.CBS News New York is hosting its annual Thanksgiving Eve Celebration live from the inflation zone in Central Park.

The show must go on and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will go on rain or shine, Macy’s tells NBC New York. The parade is scheduled for Thursday in New York City and unfortunately, the forecast looks rainy.

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade takes over Manhattan on the holiday. It starts at 77th St and Central Park West and heads down to 34th Street to Macy's Herald Square. Nope! It's free and open to the public. Just be prepared to show up early to claim a spot along the parade route.

It’s Wednesday. We’ll look ahead to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and why Macy’s has more to worry about than bad weather. We’ll also get details on why City Hall is rushing to close a migrant shelter in Brooklyn before President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January.

New Jersey will be wet and rainy, but the state will be spared the impacts of a major winter storm affecting the midwestern United States. Travelers should pack an umbrella and if they’re driving, change the wiper blades after weather forecasters predicting a mild and rainy-day for much of Thursday.