While the rain will start to taper off by the late afternoon hours, the forecast, in a nutshell, is a wet and dreary Thanksgiving. Rainfall totals regionwide are anticipated to be between .5-1 inches – something to be thankful for, amid the ongoing drought.

The group of around 20 anti-Israel protestors took to the streets on Sixth Avenue, blocking the parade right in front of the Ronald McDonald balloon holding a sign with pro-Palestinian messages like “Free Palestine,” “Arms Embargo Now” and “Don’t Celebrate Genocide.”

Rain is headed our way on Thanksgiving. And it is sorely needed, but the timing is less than ideal. Whether you plan on flying, driving, or staying at home for the holiday, it could be raining on your parade in more ways than one.

As Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade rolls through NYC, here's everything to know about the 2024 start time, route map and lineup.

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade — two years away from its 100th birthday — this year will feature 17 giant character balloons, 22 floats, 15 novelty and heritage inflatables, 11 marching bands, 700 clowns,

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade marched, soared and roared into its second century as a holiday fixture despite a drenching rain and a brief disruption from pro-Palestinian demonstrators.

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade kicked off Thursday in New York City with a steady rain adding ponchos and umbrellas to the lineup of balloons, floats and star-studded performances.