The famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City has dazzled countless people for nearly a century, and despite the threat of a winter storm in the Northeast on Thursday, preparations are well underway to continue the holiday tradition again this year.

As Thanksgiving approaches, a looming storm threatens to drench the iconic parade in New York City, stirring up a mixture of excitement and concern.

Here's everything to know about the 98th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, including how to watch the festive event and who is performing.

While it will likely be a wet one, beloved mainstay balloons like Snoopy and Pikachu — and newcomers like Minnie Mouse, Gabby from “Gabby’s Dollhouse” and Spider-Man — should be just fine to fly given the current forecast.

This year marks the 98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, and with the annual tradition comes annual street closures. Dozens of streets will be closed

New specialty units for the 2024 Macy’s Parade include Strikes Again by Go Bowling!, The Garriage by Nickelodeon (a whimsical carriage modeled after SpongeBob’s pet snail), and The Grannies Car from BBC Studios’ Bluey.