Yahoo Lifestyle How to Watch and Stream the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
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Thanksgiving is finally here, and it's time to kick off the holiday season. The day is usually filled with a delicious turkey dinner, spending time with loved ones and expressing what you're grateful for, but there's one more tradition that has spanned almost 100 years. That's right, we're talking about the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!
Now heading into its 98th year, the annual programming is the perfect way to start the most wonderful time of the year. The route goes from Central Park to the Macy's flagship store on 34th Street in New York City, and millions of people go to see the epic balloons and memorable performances from musical guests in real time. What's more, NBC airs the special live every year, making it accessible to anyone who can't make it to the spectacle themselves.
With an event that's been going on for so many years, it's easy to see why so many people gravitate toward the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Here's everything to know about this year's lineup:
What time does the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade start?
Folks will want to pay attention to this piece of news, since this will affect when you start watching the annual spectacle. Just like last year, the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will air from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock in all time zones. It's worth noting that this is a half hour earlier than the 9 a.m. start time of prior years.
Who is hosting the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
We love to see familiar faces throughout the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and this year is no different.
Fans of the Today show will get to see Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb host the yearly event from their perch on 34th Street, right in front of the Macy's flagship store in New York City. What's more, viewers will get to see Al Roker follow the parade on foot, talking to various celebrities in attendance and interacting with the crowd throughout.
Who is performing at the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
It wouldn't be a parade without seeing some cheerful performances, right? Well, the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will certainly get people in the mood for the holiday season, with a number of musicians singing songs on top of various floats throughout.
This year's parade will feature 28 performers, including Jennifer Hudson, Jimmy Fallon and the Roots, Kylie Minogue, the Temptations, Idina Menzel and plenty more. What's more, faces like Ariana Madix, Jonathan Bennett, the New York Liberty (with Ellie the Elephant) and others will line the streets throughout the telecast.
Additionally, Playbill revealed folks can catch performances from these Broadway shows during the broadcast:
The Outsiders
Death Becomes Her
Hell's Kitchen
And if that wasn't enough, viewers will get to see the Radio City Rockettes kick their feet in the air and perform a holiday-inspired routine for all to see.
What balloons will be at the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
Macy's official website revealed there will be 22 balloons soaring down Broadway this year, including the classic Ronald McDonald, Spongebob Squarepants, Pikachu and the Pillsbury Doughboy seen year after year.
What makes the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade different is the fact six new balloons will be making their debut this year. Here are some of the ones to keep an eye out for:
Minnie Mouse
Spider-Man
Extraordinary Noorah and the Elf on the Shelf
Goku from the Dragon Ball franchise
Gabby from the Gabby's Dollhouse series
Marshall from Paw Patrol
How to watch and stream the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade online and on TV:
For those looking to watch the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade live, they can tune into the program beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET on NBC and Peacock in all time zones. What's more, NBC will air the entire event all over again at 2 p.m. ET on the same day.
If you don't have access to broadcast TV on Thanksgiving, you can watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade live on NBC's official website or on-the-go with the NBC app.
For those who want to watch the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Peacock, you can tune in via Peacock's website or on the Peacock app. You'll just need to sign up for an account first, which the streamer offers subscriptions beginning at $7.99 per month or $79.99 per year.
Looking to watch the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in a different way? Well, you're in luck — there are a number of live-streaming services that allow viewers to watch the event on NBC. What's more, these platforms will allow you to see the program on multiple devices. We recommend these options, all of which have free trials available:
YouTube + Live TV: $72.99 per month
Hulu + Live TV: $82.99 per month
FuboTV: $79.99 per month
Sling TV: $40 per month
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