Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade: How To Watch The Annual Event Online

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

Sling Blue

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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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.

(*Editor's Note: Local ABC, NBC and Fox channels are only available in select markets.)

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

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

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.