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,

Here are the best places to watch the parade, according to Macy's, where public viewing is not allowed and what spectators are not allowed to bring. Also, make sure to dress warmly! New York City is expecting a major dip in temperatures,