NBC’s ‘Countdown to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade' is almost here. Here's how to watch, who's hosting, and what to expect.

One of the most exciting things you can view actually happens before parade day. Those beloved, signature balloons will be prepared for flight on Wednesday, Nov. 27, from noon to 6 p.m., on the Upper West Side, outside the Museum of Natural History, between West 77th and West 81st streets.