98 years. That's how long one of the United States' most prestigious and time-honored holiday traditions, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, has been running in New York, New York. While many may recognize the event as the stage of one of the earliest scenes in Miracle on 34th Street, the parade is a historic institution and has been for several decades. It's also one of the few events where you can see SpongeBob, Big Bird, Grogu, and more iconic pop-culture characters in the same place. The parade's nature as a live event also inevitably makes the occasional mishaps all the more engaging to watch.
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Most probably grew up watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade every Thanksgiving morning on network television. However, watching live TV has changed drastically in recent years, given the astronomical rise in streaming and streamable content. This begs the question - Is Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade streaming online? You can find the definitive answer below:
Is the 2024 'Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Premiering on TV?
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The golden age of streaming or not, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will still be available to watch on cable and live television. As usual, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will debut exclusively on NBC live from New York City on Thanksgiving morning. Whether you want to get up early to watch the big festivities or record it to watch it later, those with access to NBC should have a straightforward time watching the annual event. Plus, stay tuned to NBC after the parade concludes to watch the 2024 iteration of The National Dog Show.
Is the 2024 'Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade' Streaming?
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will air live on NBC and stream live on Peacock. The NBCUniversal-backed streaming platform has been the streaming home for the parade for quite some time now, ensuring that a cable or live television subscription is not required to see the national event. In addition to the upcoming parade, Peacock recently became the exclusive streaming home of Eddie Redmayne and Lashana Lynch's assassin thriller The Day of the Jackal and the smash-hit Glen Powell disaster film sequel Twisters.
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Peacock currently has two base subscription plans - Premium and Premium Plus. You can find a breakdown of each plan's features and pricing in the table below:
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Original Peacock content Live sports and events Ongoing NBC & Bravo Shows Over 50 always-on channels
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No ads (with some exceptions) Downloadable titles for offline use Local NBC Channel station
$13.99 per month or $139.99 per year
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When Does the 2024 'Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade' Start?
The world-famous turkey float will usher in the holiday season when the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade officially begins on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at 5:30 AM PST/8:30 AM PST.
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Does the 2024 'Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade' Have a Trailer?
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade doesn't have an official trailer, but that doesn't mean we don't know what to expect from the upcoming big event. The TODAY Show recently offered a first look at some of the numerous floats and balloons that will be present at one of the world's most significant parade ceremonies. The video teases the appropriately wild-looking Bronx Zoo float and Haribo's colorful gummy bear float and balloon.
Who Will Appear During the 2024 'Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade'?
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As is tradition for Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, the event will feature plenty of big stars, musical performers, and balloons of classic characters. TODAY hosts Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, and Al Roker will be hosting the broadcast. As for the musical performers, audiences can expect to see:
Bishop Briggs Kylie Cantrall Chlöe Dan + Shay Dasha Jimmy Fallon and The Roots Coco Jones Walker Hayes Ariana Madix Joey McIntyre Idina Menzel Natti Natasha T-Pain Rachel Platten Lea Salonga The Temptations The War and Treaty Alex Warren Sebastián Yatra
As for some of the pop culture balloons, the parade will also proudly feature:
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Beagle Scot Snoopy from Peanuts Bluey from Bluey Greg Heffley from Diary of a Wimpy Kid Minnie Mouse from Disney Extraordinary Noorah & Elf on the Shelf Gabby from Gabby's Dollhouse Goku from Dragon Ball Po from Kung Fu Panda Marshall from PAW Patrol Monkey D. Luffy from One Piece Pikachu and Eevee from Pokémon The Pillsbury Doughboy Ronald McDonald Smokey Bear Spider-Man from Marvel Comics SpongeBob and Gary from SpongeBob SquarePants Stuart the Minion from Despicable Me
Last but certainly not least, Santa Claus will no doubt appear.
Other Thanksgiving Movies You Can Watch Right Now
'Planes, Trains & Automobiles' (1987)
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The ultimate Thanksgiving comedy, Planes, Trains & Automobiles comes from a legendary filmmaker and two equally iconic comedic performers. Written and directed by John Hughes, the film follows Neal Page (Steve Martin) as he tries to find a way home during the busy holiday season, but he consistently runs into more than a few speed bumps. Along the way, Neal picks up an unlikely travel companion in the bubbly and aloof Del Griffith (John Candy), and the two soon go from bitter rivals to lifelong friends. Planes, Trains & Automobiles is available to stream on Paramount+.
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'Addams Family Values' (1993)
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Addams Family Values may take place during the summer, but anyone who has seen the dark comedy knows that Thanksgiving plays a surprising role in Barry Sonnenfeld's beloved sequel. Wednesday (Christina Ricci) and Pugsley (Jimmy Workman) are unhappier than usual when their parents, Gomez (Raul Julia) and Morticia (Anjelica Huston), welcome a new baby to the family. Things get even worse when the Addams hire an evil nanny named Debbie Jellinsky (Joan Cusack), who soon hatches a dastardly plan to sink her claws into Uncle Fester (Christopher Lloyd). Addams Family Values is available to stream on Paramount+.
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'Fantastic Mr. Fox' (2009)
As an all-time classic, Wes Anderson's first animated movie has stood the test of time. Fantastic Mr. Fox sees its titular canine (George Clooney) lead a daring heist to provide food for his friends and family. Complete with stunning stop-motion animation, a distinct quirky sense of humor, and a star-studded ensemble cast, the film still reigns supreme as one of the most unique animated films ever made. Fantastic Mr. Fox is available to stream on Disney+.
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The 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade premieres Thursday, November 28, at 5:30 AM PST/8:30 AM EST on NBC and Peacock.