How to watch ‘The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade’ today (11/27/24)

“The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade” will air for the 98th time on Thursday, Nov. 24 at 8:30 a.m. The event will air from New York City, as always, and will be hosted by Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, and Al Roker of “TODAY.”
You can watch it live on Peacock, Fubo TV (free trial), or DirecTV Stream (free trial).
Here’s the information you’ll need to watch about where you can watch a free live stream of the “Thanksgiving Day Parade.”
There is a ton of information about “The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade” on Macy’s official website.
The parade broadcast itself, along with other NBC programming, is available with Peacock, Fubo TV (free trial), or DirecTV Stream (free trial).
Peacock is the official streaming home of all NBC content, and will begin live-streaming the event at 8:30 a.m. You can watch here.
DirecTV Stream (free trial)
In addition to ABC, Freeform, ESPN, and the other Disney channels, DIRECTV Stream offers CBS, NBC, and FOX. This sets it apart from most live TV streaming services. On top of that, a subscription gets you access to more than 65 other channels in its base package, including Nickelodeon, MTV, CNN, vh1, and more. The biggest selling point for DIRECTV Stream, however, is that it is the best for live and regional sports coverage. Add that to over 65,000 on-demand titles and its Cloud DVR and you have a diverse, versatile service that can meet any of your streaming needs. The base package costs $74.99 per month, with a wide range of add-on options. DIRECTV Stream offers a five-day free trial.
Fubo TV (free trial)
Fubo is considered the ultimate live TV streaming service for anyone seeking to cut the cord. With a subscription, you get access to over 100 channels (depending on your local area), 30 hours of DVR space and tons of on-demand content, mainly featuring episodes of shows that have aired in recent weeks. Fubo has ABC and the ESPN family, too, making it a top option for sports fans. The service costs $74.99 per month, with a range of add-on options, and its standard package features a seven-day free trial.
The main event for the “Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade” airs on NBC, although you can also watch parts of it on CBS.
“The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade” begins on Thursday, Nov. 24 at 8:30 a.m. on NBC. It will air before “The 2024 National Dog Show” at 12 p.m.
If you missed an episode of “The Challenge: Battle for a New Champion” or want to binge watch the series online as it becomes available, look for it on Peacock, Fubo TV (free trial), or DirecTV Stream (free trial).
Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at this year’s “Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade,” courtesy of TODAY’s official YouTube channel:
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Joseph Rejent covers TV, writing about live television, streaming services and cord-cutting. He can be reached at [email protected].