The 88<sup>th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will see the return of the nation's favorite balloons and floats on Nov. 27, 2914.
This year's parade could possibly be threatened with the chance of snow, as up to six inches of snow is expected across the northern parts of New York City. For those who are planning to travel to the city to watch the parade, be sure to check the forecast to track the possible snow.
Last year, strong winds nearly forced some floats and some big balloons to be grounded, but luckily the weather picked up in time for the parade.
For those who can't make it to New York City for the annual parade this year, it will be available to watch on NBC between 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. across all time zones in America. A live stream will also be available to watch the parade online.
The 3-hour parade broadcast will be hosted by NBC's Matt Lauer, Al Roker and Savannah, which is expected to be seen by up to 50 million viewers.
Over 3.5 million spectators are expected to show up along the 2.5 mile stretch of the parade in Manhattan. The line-up of performers and appearances for Macy's Thanksgiving Parade 2014 include Frozen's Idina Menzel, Nick Jonas, Hilary Duff, Miss USA 2014 Nia Sanchez, Big Apple Circus, Before You Exit, William Blake, Sabrina Carpenter, Cirque du Soleil, Renee Fleming, Becky G, Lucy Hale, KISS, Sandra Lee, The Madden Brothers, MKTO, the cast and Muppets of Sesame Street, NEEDTOBREATHE, NHL® legends John LeClair and Pat LaFontaine, Pentatonix, Romeo Santos, Cole Swindell, Meghan Trainor, The Vamps, Quvenzhané Wallis and more.
Over 8,000 participants will be taking part in the parade, ranging from bands across the nation, dazzling floats, balloons, clowns, Santa Claus and more.
Macy's Day parade will start from 77<sup>th Street and Central Park West at 9 a.m. The route will continue down Central Park West to Columbus Circle before turning onto Central Park South and 6<sup>th Avenue. Marchers will be heading straight down onto 6<sup>th Avenue past 59<sup>th down to 34<sup>th Street until they reach the iconic Macy's Herald Square.
Dozens of floats will be featured, along with children's favorite Dora & Friends, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Santa's Sleigh, Sesame Street, Winter Wonderland in Central Park and many more.
Grandstand tickets are not available for sale for the general public.
Information on the best places to watch the parade can seen by clicking here.
View the detailed map of the parade route below:
Watch last year's Complete 2013 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade video below:
