The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is expected to proceed regardless of rain, but many of the large character balloons won't be permitted to fly if the wind gets too aggressive.

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.

Macy's is preparing for millions of in-person spectators at its annual Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC – despite the threat of a storm, bitter chill and whipping winds.