Well, folks, it’s officially Turkey Day! Thanksgiving is finally here, meaning we’re ready to celebrate with a delicious meal and our loved ones. While the traditions may change depending on where you are, for many, there’s one Thanksgiving activity that reigns supreme: the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Now in its 97th year, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season. With a route that spans from Central Park West to the front of Macy’s flagship store on 34th Street in New York City, over 2 million people will watch it in person, and who knows how many more from their homes!
From epic balloons flying above to musical guests like Cher, Jessie James Decker and Pentatonix performing on elaborate floats, the 2023 parade in particular will be one that people don’t forget.
While the event is famous for airing on NBC, some folks may wonder if there is another way to watch and stream it without needing cable or even a TV. Luckily, there are a few ways that are guaranteed to make your Thanksgiving a lot more festive. Here’s how you can watch and stream the 2023 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade from home and online:
How to watch and stream the 2023 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade online or without cable:
Longtime viewers, get excited. Unlike previous years, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will break tradition and air live on NBC and Peacock on Thursday, November 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. in all time zones. Macy’s and NBC have both not spoken out about the reason behind the start time change (it’s half an hour earlier).
Additionally, should someone miss the original airing of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, that’s not a problem! NBC announced the network will air the entire program again at 2 p.m. ET the same day.
If a viewer doesn’t have access to a TV on Thanksgiving, there are other ways to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade as it premieres live. You can stream the parade on NBC’s official website or on-the-go with the NBC app.
For those who have Peacock, you can tune into the program as it airs live via Peacock’s website or on the Peacock app. Just know that the streamer does offer a number of membership options to choose from, with the lowest starting at $5.99 per month or $59.99 per year.
And if you’re looking to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade another way? There are other live-streaming services that allow folks to see the event on NBC. Unlike cable providers, these platforms will give you the chance to stream on multiple devices. What’s more, you can cancel them any time you want. Here are some of the best options, which all come with free trials:
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