Many are gearing up for turkey and pie with Thanksgiving taking place on Thursday, Nov. 27. The holiday also means the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade , which is on the verge of a milestone in 2025.

The tradition of the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade, one of the largest in the world, began in 1924 and has been held every year except 1942, 1943 and 1944 due to World War II, according to Macy's . During that time, materials that would have been used in the celebration, including rubber, were dedicated to war efforts.

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade begins on Manhattan’s Upper West Side and ends at Macy’s flagship store at Herald Square in New York City.

This year's lineup, the 99th edition, will feature 32 balloons, 3 ballonicles, 27 floats, 4 specialty units, 33 clown gr

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