Fans of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade who come to see the soaring SpongeBob and Snoopy balloons may get a far less heartwarming sight this year: giant dump trucks filled with sand.
Whether you're looking to get an early jump on holiday shopping or you just have to run out to the grocery store, here's what's open and what's closed on Thanksgiving Day.
According to Gary Poedubicky, acting director of the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety, the Thanksgiving period is one of the most dangerous times to be on the road.