Turkey Day is here and the 98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will celebrate the festive holiday, streaming live on Peacock. Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, and Al Roker of The Today Show will serve as hosts.
Actress Allison Brie will cut the ribbon to begin this year’s parade, which starts in Manhattan’s Upper West Side and ends at Macy’s Herald Square flagship store on 34th Street. The Roots, Coco Jones, Walker Hayes, Ariana Madix, Joey McIntyre, Idina Menzel, Natti Natasha, T-Pain, Rachel Platten, Lea Salonga, The Temptations, The War and Treaty, Alex Warren, and Sebastián Yatra are just some of the names who are scheduled to perform during the four-hour parade. embers of WNBA Champions New York Liberty with Ellie the Elephant, Cynthia Erivo, Cole Escola, Tom Kenny, and others are scheduled to make an appearance.
Several floats and balloons will make their Macy Thanksgiving Day Parade debuts, and you can find out how to watch below.
When to Watch
2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
- Date: Thursday, November 28
- Time: 8:30 AM ET (Live) | 2:00 PM ET (Encore)
- Channel: NBC
- Stream: Peacock
How to Watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Without Cable
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade can be found on many streaming services, so viewers will have a few different options to watch without cable. The show is available to stream on NBC and Peacock, which cord cutters can watch live on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, and other devices.
NBC is available to stream on DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV.
The event will also simulstream live on Peacock.
Viewers can watch NBC for free by using an antenna and you can find out which affiliates are in your area by using AntennaWeb.
Find out more about each of the streaming services below.
Stream the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Live For Free
DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV offer free live streams of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on NBC with their trial options. New and eligible subscribers can try each service for free to see if the platform meets their individual needs.
Watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Live on DIRECTV STREAM
Watch the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade live on DIRECTV STREAM. The Entertainment package includes NBC, and over 90 channels, so viewers can watch each play, and more for only $86.99 per month. There are no contracts, no hidden fees, and a subscription includes unlimited cloud DVR storage.
New subscribers can take advantage of a 5-day free trial before subscribing.
Watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Live on Fubo
NBC is available as part of the Pro plan from Fubo. You can stream the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and over 100 sporting events live. With over 190 channels, the Pro plan is a great value for only $79.99 per month. Relive your favorite moments during the game and rewatch your favorite shows with unlimited hours of Cloud DVR space.
New subscribers can try Fubo for free and get $20 off their first month.
Watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Live on Peacock
Peacock will simulstream the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. For $7.99 per month or $79.99 per year, Peacock Premium gives you access to NASCAR, IndyCar, NFL, PGA Tour, over 80,000 hours and hit shows and movies, and much more. Upgrade to Peacock Premium for $13.99 per month or $139.99 per year for an ad-free experience and unlock everything Peacock offers, including your local NBC feed.
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Watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Live on Hulu + Live TV
Skip the high cost of cable and stream NBC, and over 95 channels on Hulu + Live TV for $82.99 per month. As one of the most complete ways to watch the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the service offers unlimited access to the Hulu library, Disney+, and live sports on ESPN+ for no additional charge. Record your favorite moments during the holiday and much more for up to 9 months with unlimited DVR storage.
New subscribers can try Hulu + Live TV for free for three days.
Watch Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Live on Sling TV
One of the most affordable ways to stream live TV is Sling Blue. For $40 per month, subscribers can watch NBC in select markets, and over 40 live channels with 50 hours of DVR storage to record the biggest moments of the race.
New subscribers can get half off of their first month.
Watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Live on YouTube TV
Stream over 100 channels, including the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on NBC with YouTube TV for only $72.99 per month. The service includes unlimited DVR which will allow you to rewatch the action and the ability to share 6 accounts per household.
Try YouTube TV for free and pay $49.99 per month for your first two months.
2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Float & Balloon Debuts
Six ballons that will be making their Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade debut include:
- Minnie Mouse
- Extraordinary Noorah & The Elf on the Shelf
- Gabby from Gabby’s Dollhouse
- Goku from Dragon Ball
- Marshall from PAW Patrol
- Spider-Man
Additionally, six new floats will join the parade:
- Candy Cosmos by Haribo
- Dora’s Fantastical Rainforest by Nickelodeon & Paramount
- Magic Meets the Seas by Disney Cruise Line
- Pasta Knight by Rao’s Homemade
- Masterfeast by Netflix
- Wondrous World of Wildlife by Bronx Zoo.