The 99th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is taking over New York City this morning. Millions will hit the streets to watch in person, and Today’s Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kutb, and Al Roker are bringing coverage of the event to everyone at home.
“Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is the official kickoff to the holiday season and has been part of the nation’s stories and traditions for generations,” said Will Coss, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade executive producer. “The most wonderful stories start at the Parade. On Thanksgiving morning, larger-than-life character balloons, awe-inspiring floats and showstopping performances will create unforgettable moments and lasting holiday memories for millions of spectators in New York City and across the country.”
When to Watch the Parade
2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
- Date: Thursday, November 27
- Time: 8:30AM to 12:00 PM ET, with a replay at 2 PM ET
- Channel: NBC
- Stream: Peacock
How to Watch the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade Without Cable
You don’t have to spend a fortune on cable to watch the excitement during this year’s parade on NBC. With a subscription to a live TV streaming service, you can stream the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade live on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, or any other compatible device with a subscription to DIRECTV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV. Coverage will also be streaming on NBC’s own streaming service, Peacock.
With an antenna, you may also be able to watch the parade on NBC for free. Use AntennaWeb to help you find out which affiliates are in your area.
Performances & More
This year, watch 34 balloons, 4 mini-balloons, 28 floats, 33 clown groups, and 11 marching bands make their way through the streets.
This year’s parade will feature performances and appearances from:
- Busta Rhymes
- Callum Scott
- Christopher Jackson
- Ciara
- Colbie Caillat
- Darlene Love
- Debbie Gibson
- Drew Baldridge
- EJAE, Audrey Nuna & Rei Ami (the singing voices of HUNTR/X from KPOP Demon Hunters)
- Foreigner
- Gavin DeGraw
- Jewel
- Kool & the Gang
- Lauren Spencer Smith
- Lil Jon
- Luísa Sonza
- Matteo Bocelli
- Meg Donnelly
- Mickey Guyton
- Mr. Fantasy
- Roman Mejia
- Russell Dickerson
- Shaggy
- Taylor Momsen
- Teyana Taylor
- Tiler Peck
Keep an eye out for new floats, including Lego’s Brick-tastic Winter Mountain with penguins, ice fishing, Yetis, and more. Some of this year’s new balloons include Mario, Pac-Man, and Shrek’s Onion Carriage, featuring Shrek, Fiona, their triplets, Donkey, Gingy, and Pinocchio – the most characters ever to ever be featured on a single balloon.