Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Livestream: How to Watch the 2023 Celebration for Free
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Quick Answer: Watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on DirecTV Stream, fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, and Sling TV.
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The Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade has been around since 1924, and each year, thousands of viewers tune in to see the larger-than-life floats, local dancers, and celebrity performances. This year’s no different, with Cher joining Santa to close out the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Can’t make it to New York City to watch the parade yourself? NBC will air the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade live. But if you’ve cut the cord, here’s how to watch the celebration’s livestream online.
How to Watch the 2023 Thanksgiving Day Parade Online Free
From DirecTV Stream to fuboTV, here are the top ways to catch the parade this week online.
Watch Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Free on DirecTV Stream
One of the best ways to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade for free this year is with a DirecTV Stream five-day free trial. After the trial wraps, a DirecTV Stream Entertainment + Sports Pack starts at $69.98/month for your first two months, then $94.98/month after that. It includes access to stream local channels like NBC, and you’ll also get to watch all the football games airing on local stations over the Thanksgiving weekend.
Watch Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Free on fuboTV
Looking for another free way to stream the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade live online? You can watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on fuboTV. Test out the streaming service with a one-day free trial and use it to stream the Thanksgiving Parade on NBC live. If you decide to keep your subscription, fuboTV starts at $54.99/month for your first two months of streaming right now, then $74.99/month after that.
Watch Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Hulu + Live TV
Although Hulu + Live TV doesn’t offer a free trial, it’s still the best bundle deal you can get. This will give you access to 75+ TV channels, including NBC, so you can stream the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade live on your device. Plus, you’ll have access to both ESPN+ and Disney+ for even more hours of streaming content. Right now, you can score Hulu + Live TV for $76.99 a month.
Watch Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Sling TV
Viewers can also tune into the Thanksgiving festivities with a Sling TV subscription. Sling Blue includes local channels like NBC, and costs $22.50 your first month. After that, the plan costs $45 a month.
When Is the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2023
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade kicks off at 8:30 a.m. ET / 11:30 a.m. PT, and will run through around 12 p.m. ET on Nov. 23, 2023. If you’re based in New York, you can hit the streets and watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade live. The route is 2.5 miles and kicks off at West 77th Street and Central Park West down through Sixth Avenue to Macy’s Herald Square. You can watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade for free on DirecTV Stream and fuboTV.
Who’s Performing at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2023?
So what else can viewers expect from this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade livestream? According to Macy’s, the festivities will include 11 marching bands, 29 clown crews, six balloonicles, and 31 different floats — from Sesame Street to the brand-new “Deliciously Delectable World of Wonka” float.
This year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will also feature 18 different performances, including appearances from Brandy, Chicago, Ashley Park, Jon Batiste, Jessie James Decker, Manuel Turizo, and Pentatonix, to name a few. For the finale, Cher, who just released her latest album, Christmas, will close out the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
How to Watch the 2023 Thanksgiving Day Parade on TV
The 2023 Thanksgiving Day Parade will be broadcast live on NBC, which means you’ll be able to watch it without an internet connection. You can also use an HDTV antenna, which allows you to watch live TV from broadcast channels like NBC, ABC, or CBS without paying any fee. If you already have a live TV connection, just tune into NBC to watch the Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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