Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: How to Watch the Annual Event Online

Claire Franken

27 November 2024 at 2:47 pm·2-min read

Macy’s is kicking off the holiday season with its annual Thanksgiving Day Parade. Here’s how to watch spectacle live online.

How to Watch Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Online: Sling Blue

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The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade begins on Thursday, Nov. 28 at 8:30/7:30c on NBC. (CBS is no longer airing its own coverage.) All you’ll need to watch the Thanksgiving parade online is a Sling Blue subscription. Prices for Sling Blue do vary depending on location, but plans start at $22.50/month, making the live-TV streaming service the most cost-effective way for watching the parade online. In addition to NBC, Sling Blue also includes ABC and Fox in select markets. (Before signing up, make sure your area is eligible for your local NBC channel so you can be sure you can access the Thanksgiving Day Parade online.)

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How to Watch Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Online: Sling Orange + Blue

If you’re looking for a cable replacement with a more comprehensive channel lineup, you can opt for Sling Orange + Blue, which includes NBC in select market. With this combination plan, you can watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade live online, and also gain access to sports and family channels including ESPN, Freeform and Disney Channel. Sling + Orange plans usually start at $60/month, but the streaming service is offering discounts that could, depending on your area, bring the price down to as low as $30/month.

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When Is the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade? Date, Time, Channel

In 2024, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will be televised on NBC starting at 8:30 /7:30c on Thursday, Nov. 28.

Who Is Hosting the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2024?

Today’s Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al Roker return to host the Thanksgiving parade.

Who Is Performing at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2024?

2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade performers include Jennifer Hudson, Kylie Minogue and Billy Porter. Plus, Broadway stars Cynthia Erivo — who also stars in the recently released Wicked film — and Cole Escola make special appearances.

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How to Watch Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Online: Sling Blue

How to Watch Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Online: Sling Orange + Blue

When Is the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade? Date, Time, Channel

Who Is Hosting the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2024?

Who Is Performing at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2024?

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