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NEW YORK — There will be 34 balloons, 28 floats, 33 clown crews, 11 marching bands, 5,000 volunteers and over 3.5 million spectators at the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, with tens of millions more expected to watch from home.

The festivities, which kick off Thursday morning, will also feature performances from dozens of stars, including Lil Jon, Cynthia Erivo and singers from the film “KPop Demon Hunters.”

Here’s what to know about this year’s spectacle.

What’s open on Thanksgiving? Not much, as many stores rest — or prepare — ahead of Black Friday

Where is the best place to watch the parade?

The parade will begin at 8:30 a.m. at West 77th Street and Central Park West in Manhattan and end at the Macy’s flagship stor

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