How to Watch Macy's Thanksgiving Parade on TV
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade airs live on NBC in the United States. NBC broadcasts the full parade from mid-morning through early afternoon Eastern Time. Cable and satellite subscribers can watch on the NBC channel in their local market.
Stream Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Live Online
NBC offers live streaming through its website and the NBC app with a cable or satellite login. Some live TV streaming services, such as Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and Fubo, carry NBC and allow online viewing of the parade.
Parade Schedule, Route, and Key Details
The parade typically begins near 73rd Street in Central Park and travels south along Broadway to Macy's Herald Square in Midtown Manhattan. NBC's broadcast includes performances, floats, balloons, and appearances by celebrities and musical acts.
Why the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Is a TV Tradition
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade has been televised since the 1940s and remains one of the most-watched holiday broadcasts in the U.S. Networks promote the event as a centerpiece of Thanksgiving Day programming, drawing large audiences before evening football games.
