The 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is inching closer and rehearsals are underway. The iconic annual event has continued to mesmerize onlookers for many years. However, things are not looking good for this year’s edition,

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is a beloved tradition that kicks off the holiday season. Here's what to expect at this year's parade:

Weather forecasts predicts a rainy Thanksgiving holiday, particularly in New York City where the annual parade is held

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 annual tradition has been taking place in New York City for 100 years as of 2024. Learn more about the first-ever Macy’s parade.

Dancers, marching bands, and more attend the first day of rehearsals for the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, at Macy’s Herald Square in New York City.

For the first time in history, the University of South Carolina Band was chosen to perform in the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

The parade's 2.5-mile route starts at West 77th Street and Central Park West on Manhattan's Upper West Side and follows this path: Spectators are encouraged to arrive at 6 a.m., especially those viewing from Central Park West. The parade and the parade telecast begins. Actress Alison Brie will kick off the parade.

Rainy and windy weather is expected to arrive in New York City later this week, leading to a wet and blustery Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.