How to Watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2024

How to Watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2024

As someone who has spent countless Thanksgivings watching the Macy’s Parade with my family, I must say that this year’s lineup is nothing short of spectacular! With performers from all walks of life and floats that would make even the Grinch smile, it’s clear that the organizers have outdone themselves.


For nearly a century, there has been a time-honored holiday tradition that is as cherished as turkey dinner and football: Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The 98th Macy’s Parade lineup features 34 floats, 28 performers, 22 balloons (including six new featured character balloons for 2024), 11 performance groups, seven balloonicles, and three musical super-stars: EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson, Grammy winner Kylie Minogue, and Tony, Grammy, and Emmy winner Billy Porter. Plus, Tom Turkey and Santa Claus will officially usher in the holiday season with appearances by Bluey, Minnie Mouse, Snoopy, Spider-Man, and more favorite characters.

Will Coss, producer of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, stated that this cherished annual event kicks off the holiday season for countless spectators and television viewers nationwide. Behind the scenes, a talented group of artists and production specialists at Macy’s Studios are tirelessly working all year to make this magical experience happen. This upcoming 98th parade promises to leave an indelible impression with stunning character balloons, unique floats, and top-notch entertainment that only Macy’s can provide.

Explore further to discover the location for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2024 and additional information about this year’s parade participants, as well as exclusive Black Friday deals on Peacock subscriptions, allowing you to save money while enjoying the parade streaming.

How to Watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2024

How to Watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Where Is Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Streaming in 2024?

As a huge fan, I’m thrilled to share that you can catch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade live on Peacock from 8:30 a.m. right through to 12:00 p.m., no matter where you are in all time zones, on Thursday, Nov. 28!

Where to Watch Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on TV in 2024

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will air at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 28, on NBC.

I Missed the Parade Live. Where Can I Stream Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?

An encore telecast of the parade will air at 2:00 p.m. ET/PT on NBC and Peacock.

Peacock Black Friday Deals and Discounts 2024

Is There a Peacock Free Trial in 2024?

Currently, there are no free trials available with Peacock, but exciting deals are coming up for Black Friday 2024 and beyond to help you save on a Peacock subscription. Learn more about the upcoming discounts below.

Peacock Black Friday Deal 2024

Starting from November 25th onwards, new customers can subscribe to a year’s worth of Peacock Premium at the discounted price of $19.99 instead of the regular annual fee of $79.99. Additionally, Peacock is offering another Black Friday deal where you can get six months of Peacock Premium for only $1.99 per month, a significant reduction from the usual monthly fee of $7.99.

Peacock Discounts (November 2024)

Peacock extends special discounts to students, military personnel, and medical professionals/first responders. The student discount offers a 12-month Peacock Premium subscription at just $1.99 per month, while both the military and medical professional discounts offer the same deal at $2.99 per month for 12 months. As of now, there’s a Black Friday deal exclusively available through Roku, where new subscribers can enjoy a full year of Peacock Premium for only $29.99 (a 60% discount off the annual plan price).

How to Watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2024

Macy’s Parade Balloon Inflation Event

Macy’s Parade Balloon Inflation and Float Viewing

During the Macy’s Balloon Inflation Event on Wednesday, November 27th from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time, you can watch the massive balloons get ready for flight! This event takes place outside the Museum of Natural History, specifically between West 77th and West 81st Streets on New York City’s Upper West Side. The line opens at noon Eastern Time. Best part? It’s completely free and no tickets are needed!

How to Watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2024

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Lineup and Schedule

What Time Does the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Start?

The Parade starts at 8:30 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 28.

How Long Is the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade begins at 8:30 in the morning and ends at noon. This means it lasts for a total of 3 and a half hours, filled with exciting floats, balloons, balloonicles, marching bands, and live performances!

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

On NBC’s TODAY show, Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, and Al Roker will be overseeing the festivities, while Carlos Adyan and Andrea Meza will be hosting a Spanish language broadcast on Telemundo.

How to Watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2024

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

2021’s performer roster features Bishop Briggs, Kylie Cantrall, Chlöe, Dan + Shay, Dasha, Jimmy Fallon & The Roots from “The Tonight Show”, Coco Jones, Walker Hayes, Loud Luxury, Ariana Madix, Joey McIntyre, Idina Menzel from “Frozen”, Natti Natasha, T-Pain, Rachel Platten, Lea Salonga, The Temptations, The War and Treaty, Alex Warren and Sebastián Yatra. Also joining us are popular dancer Charli D’Amelio, NYC Ballet Principal Dancers Tiler Peck and Roman Mejia. Cynthia Erivo, known for her role in “Wicked”, will grace our stage, as well as Tom Kenny, the voice of SpongeBob SquarePants, Jonathan Bennett from “Mean Girls”, Liza Colón-Zayas from “Law & Order”, and members of WNBA Champions New York Liberty along with Ellie the Elephant.

In addition to the parade, there will be clown troupes, marching bands, Santa Claus, the Radio City Rockettes, Circus Vazquez, Riverdance, AUM Dance Creations, Black Haus Creative, BOSS Kids, Indigenous Enterprise, MOVE NYC, Kilgore College Rangerettes, and both Spirit of America Dance and Cheer groups participating.

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloons List

As a fan, I’m thrilled to share that there are six fresh balloons lined up for this year! They include Disney’s iconic Minnie Mouse, the web-slinging hero Marvel’s Spider-Man, the brave Marshall from PAW Patrol, Santa’s enchanting arctic fox, the extraordinary Noorah, alongside The Elf on the Shelf, and Gabby and Panda from Gabby’s Dollhouse. But the cherry on top is an all-new Goku, showcasing his original Saiyan form, straight out of Dragon Ball!

Apart from the fresh Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons, classic balloons include Beagle Scout Snoopy (Peanuts), Bluey along with her red balloon (Bluey), Greg Heffley (Diary of a Wimpy Kid), Dino and Baby Dino (Sinclair Oil), Po (Kung Fu Panda), Monkey D. Luffy (One Piece), Pikachu & Eevee (Pokémon), The Pillsbury Doughboy (Pillsbury), Ronald McDonald (McDonald’s), SpongeBob and Gary (SpongeBob SquarePants), Smokey Bear (USDA Forest Service), Stuart the Minion (Despicable Me), as well as pumpkins, snowflakes, and Tiptoe the reindeer – the inaugural balloon puppet to walk the route.

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloonicles

2024 will see new Balloonicle additions such as Bluey’s Grandma’s Car (from Bluey), the duo of NYC pigeons named Cookie and Crouton, a pair inspired by a New York City bodega breakfast called Lox & Java Trycaloon, and the Go Bowling Bowler from GoBowling.com. Previous Balloonicles included Baby Dinos (Sinclair Oil), Mouse King, and the Nutcracker.

How to Watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2024

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Floats List

This year’s lineup includes Candy Cosmos from Harbio, Dora the Explorer’s Fantastical Rainforest by Nickelodeon, Magic Meets the Seas featuring Captain Minnie Mouse, Captain Mickey Mouse and friends by Disney Cruise Line, Wednesday’s Feast associated with Netflix’s Wednesday series, Pasta Knight from Rao’s Homemade, and Wonderous World of Wildlife by Bronx Zoo.

Returning floats include 1-2-3 Sesame Street by Sesame Workshop (the cast and Muppets of Sesame Street & Lea Salonga); Big City Cheer by Spirit of America; Big Turkey Spectacular by Jennie-O (performance by T-Pain); Birds of a Feather Stream Together by Peacock (featuring Vanderpump Rules‘ Ariana Madix); The Brick-Changer by LEGO (performance by Kylie Cantrall); Camp Snoopy by Peanuts Worldwide; Colossal Wave of Wonder by Kalahari Resorts (performance by Coco Jones); Deck the Halls by Balsam Hill (performance by The War and Treaty); Fantasy Chocolate Factory by Kinder (performance by Alex Warren and ballet dancers Tiler Peck and Roman Mejia); The Gift of Freedom by Macy’s (featuring New York Liberty with Ellie the Elephant); Geoffrey’s Dazzling Dance Party by Toys “R” Us (performance by Chlöe); Harvest in the Valley by Green Giant (with a performance by Walker Hayes); Heartwarming Holiday Countdown by Hallmark Channel (with a performance by Dan + Shay and appearances by Season’s Greetings from Cherry Lane star Jonathan Bennett and A Carol for Two star Ginna Claire Mason); Palace of Sweets by Brach’s (performance by Joey McIntyre); Strikes Again by GoBowling; Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles by Nickelodeon and Paramount; Winter Wonderland in Central Park (performance by Sebastian Yatra with Macy’s and Big Brothers Big Sisters Choir); The Wondership by Wonder (with a performance by The Temptations); Tom Turkey (performance by Charli D’Amelio), Macy’s Santaland Express (featuring Jimmy Fallon & The Roots); and Santa’s Sleigh.

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Route

The 98th annual parade for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day will set off from 77th Street, specifically at the intersection with Central Park West, at exactly 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Over a distance of approximately 2.5 miles, it will make its way along the route and conclude at the iconic Macy’s Herald Square flagship store around noon, also Eastern Time.

When Was the First Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and When Is the 100th Thanksgiving Day Parade?

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade started 100 years ago in 1924, but the Parade was canceled in 1942, 1943, and 1944 due to materials being repurposed for war efforts during World War II. The 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will take place in 2026.

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