Thanksgiving is right around the corner, early Black Friday sales are up and running, and that means it’s nearly time for one of the largest celebrated parades in the US to kick off: the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Personally, this is my favorite part of Thanksgiving Day; I always look forward to seeing the floats, balloons and performances each year. Â Â
This year’s broadcast includes a few small tweaks to the Thanksgiving Day typical agenda. Expect an earlier start time (see below), and some additional camera angles, but otherwise, the parade will function the same way it has for years. It will feature classic parade staples, like live performances from popular artists, floats, marching bands and Broadway performances.Â
If you’re a fan like me, or if you’re just looking to kill time while cooking Thanksgiving dinner, you’re in luck, as it will be pretty easy to stream the parade. Regardless of whether you plan to watch the festivities live in New York City or from the comfort (and warmth) of your own home, here’s everything you’ll need to know.Â
What time does the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade start?
The 97th Macy’s parade will air on Thursday, Nov. 23, at 8:30 a.m. ET (5:30 a.m. PT). If you’re not into an early wake-up on Thanksgiving Day, NBC and Peacock will air an encore at 2 p.m. ET (11 a.m. PT).
Just like last year, the parade will be hosted by Today’s Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al Roker. Performers will include Jon Batiste, Brandy, Chicago, En Vogue, Ashley Park with the cast and Muppets of Sesame Street, Pentatonix and many others. Fans of Broadway will be treated to performances by the casts of & Juliet, Back to The Future: The Musical, How to Dance in Ohio, Shucked, Spamalot and, as per usual, the Radio City Rockettes.Â
Alongside all of the performances and floats, fan-favorite balloons like Bluey, Grogu and Pikachu will be…
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