MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) -- Safety is on the top of mind for the NYPD ahead of the annual Village Halloween Parade.

NYPD officers are going through their final briefs and assignments with thousands expected to pack the streets on Halloween night.

The parade will kick off on Sixth Avenue south of Spring Street at 7 p.m. on Friday, rain or shine.

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