Security measures for the Israel Day Parade in Manhattan are ramping up as tensions continue to rise over the war in Gaza.

"Sunday's parade is the largest celebration of its kind outside of Israel and the NYPD will be there to make sure that everything runs smoothly,” NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban said Friday at a security briefing for the event.

"This is the first major, large Jewish event since October 7, and we are extremely conscious of the over 3,000 protests that took place in our city since that day,” Mayor Eric Adams added.

Adams and NYPD leadership said spectators should expect to see uniformed officers along the parade route on Fifth Avenue. There will also be an increased police presence in the surrounding area.

Parade-goers will be screened at five different entry points, according to authorities. The NYPD will also deploy specialized units, including its bike, aviation, K9, and transit teams to aid in security efforts.

"These security measures are a little bit more increased from last year, but these measures aren't new,” said Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey. “They're a scaled-down version of what we do on New Year's Eve, Fourth of July, J'Ouvert celebrations."

Some Upper East Side residents said they’re relieved to know there will be more officers patrolling the parade route.

"I think security is very important today where things are,” Nancy Ayalon said. “This is a crazy world we're living in and we need all the protection."

Thousands of spectators attend the celebratory event every year, but organizers said this Israel Day Parade will take a different tone. The message of this year's event is “Bring Them Home.”

"It's a reminder of the more than 120 hostages still held captive to this day following Hamas' brutal attack on October 7 and a commitment that we will not rest until they are home safe,” Fabien Levy, deputy mayor for communications, said.

Since the Israel-Hamas war began in October, officials in Israel and Gaza say more than 1,200Israelis and nearly 35,000 Palestinians have been killed.

The NYPD said it’s ready to address potential scuffles between protestors and spectators.

"If you come to protest, we respect your right to protest, but we will not tolerate any violence or disorder,” Maddrey said. “We will address it accordingly."

The parade kicks off at 11:30 a.m. Sunday and marches north on Fifth Avenue from 57th St. to 74th St.