The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade — two years away from its 100th birthday — this year will feature 17 giant character balloons, 22 floats, 15 novelty and heritage inflatables, 11 marching bands, 700 clowns,

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is rolling through New York City today, as the iconic balloons, floats and performers march down Manhattan.Here's everything to know about where to watch and what's new on the lineup this year.

The group of around 20 anti-Israel protestors took to the streets on Sixth Avenue, blocking the parade right in front of the Ronald McDonald balloon holding a sign with pro-Palestinian messages like “Free Palestine,” “Arms Embargo Now” and “Don’t Celebrate Genocide.”