Parade officials announced early Thursday morning that the balloons will not be seen along the entire parade route.
Instead, the balloons will be going around Eakins Oval and the broadcast area.
Officials said the decision was made out of safety concerns for parade participants and spectators.
You can see live coverage of the 6abc/Dunkin' Donuts Thanksgiving Parade starting at 8:30 a.m. on 6abc.
