Thanksgiving parades offer a joyous celebration of the annual holiday and are a mark of the dawn of the holiday season.

Here are forecasts for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City and the 95th annual 6ABC Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day parade.Macy'sThe 88th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade kicks off at 9 a.m. Thursday, and those crowded along streets hoping to glance at some of the year's unique floats will want to bundle up.According to AccuWeather meteorologist Kristina Pydynowski, temperatures will hover in the middle 30s at the start of the parade.Clouds and sun will mix overhead, and blustery conditions could cause disruptions for the infamous giant balloons. There should be a lasting light breeze throughout much of the day with some strong gusts nearing the 30-mph mark.As the parade travels and Santa Claus makes his annual appearance, temperatures could rise closer to the daily high near the 40-degree mark.PhiladelphiaCelebrating its 95th year, the annual parade will kick off at 8:30 a.m. in the city that is known for introducing the idea of a Thanksgiving parade. Conditions are expected to be dry with partly sunny skies, according to AccuWeather meteorologist Ben Noll.Some lighter, though not disruptive, breezes will pass over the region during the day. Strong gusts could reach close to the 15-mph mark at times, Noll said.Parade attendees should dress in warm layers as temperatures at the start of the parade will hover near 35.As the day develops, temperatures will rise into the low 40s.