How to watch live streams and replays of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
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How to watch live streams and replays of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

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It’s Turkey Day and Thanksgiving officially begins this morning with the 98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. We’ve compiled everything you need to know about where to watch Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade live streams, including some streaming services that are offering huge Black Friday deals.

The Thanksgiving Day Parade has been televised on NBC for more than 70 years (and even longer), cementing its place as a time-honored Thanksgiving tradition. Each year, the event brings together an impressive group of artists, celebrities and iconic balloons and floats that parade through New York City. This year is no exception: Idina Menzel, Jennifer Hudson, Jimmy Fallon & the Roots and Ellie the Elephant (from New York Liberty) are scheduled to perform. The parade also typically features performances from hit Broadway shows and national brass bands.

Whether you’ve watched the parade every year since you were a kid or you’re looking to attend for the first time, we’ve got you covered. Read on to learn how to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade from home, including live streaming options and when you can watch a replay.

What channel is the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on?

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will be broadcast once on NBC. The parade begins on Thursday, November 28th at 8:30 a.m. ET. It should run until noon. If you want to sleep in or have an early Thanksgiving meal, you can catch a replay on NBC starting at 2 p.m

Where to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in the USA

The cheapest way for cord cutters to live stream the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on NBC is with a Peacock subscription. This year’s Black Friday Peacock deals offer significant savings over the Peacock Premium plan. Customers can get the first six months for $2 each (versus the usual $8 per month) or a full year for just $20 (versus the usual $80).

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Peacock Premium (monthly plan)

Peacock is a convenient streaming source for hit NBC television shows, Universal movies, and select sports like Sunday Night Football. Monthly fees are normally $7.99, but the current Black Friday promotion drops that price to $1.99 for six months on the ad-supported tier. Or you can opt for a year for just $20. Offer ends December 2nd.

If you would prefer to stream the parade live on a service that offers multiple channels, you can do so via Sling TV, DirecTV Stream, or Fubo. At $40 per month, Sling is one of the cheapest live TV streaming packages on the market. You must opt ​​for Sling Blue (which broadcasts more than 40 live channels) to access local channels like NBC. However, local network availability on Sling varies from region to region. You should therefore ensure that you can access NBC before subscribing. New users get half off their first month.

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Sling blue

Access to over 40 channels for just $20 per month for the first month as part of a special offer on Sling Blue that gives you 50% off. The best thing about Sling is that you only pay for what you want and are not locked into a long-term contract

DirecTV Stream and Fubo carry even more channels and have extensive local network coverage. So these are great options if you can’t get NBC on Sling or are looking for something more than Peacock. DirecTV Stream plans start at $87 per month and include a five-day free trial. Fubo plans, which start at $80 per month, include a seven-day free trial and $30 off your first month of service.

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DirecTV stream

DirecTV Stream, formerly known as AT&T TV, offers streaming access to a wide range of live channels, including most of the major networks typically found in traditional cable packages.

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Fubo Pro plan

Fubo is the streaming service for sports fans. Its huge channel library includes regional and international sports leagues, setting it apart from the competition. You can also add additional programming to your plan, but this will cost you extra.

Here’s how you can watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade from anywhere

Not in the US and worried about missing out on the Thanksgiving tradition? With the help of a VPN, you can use your usual streaming methods on the go. VPNs, short for Virtual Private Networks, let you change your virtual location so you can use your usual websites and apps from anywhere. Because the services we recommend require US payment methods, this is best suited for Americans currently abroad.

New to VPNs? Our top recommendation is ExpressVPN, a beginner-friendly option with a 30-day money-back guarantee. You can purchase a standard monthly subscription or sign up for a one- or two-year plan as part of the ExpressVPN Black Friday deals currently available. With these annual plans you get up to six months free. For more specs about the service, check out the ExpressVPN review. Learn how to use a VPN below.

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ExpressVPN plan

With its consistent performance, reliable security and extensive global streaming features, ExpressVPN is the best VPN on the market that excels in every way and offers many advanced features that make it exceptional. Better yet, you can now save more than 50% and get up to six months free.

How to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with a VPN

  • Sign up for a VPN if you don’t already have one.
  • Install it on the device you are using to watch the movie.
  • Turn it on and set it to a location in the USA.
  • Head over to Peacock and open an account if you don’t already have one.
  • Watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Note: The use of VPNs is illegal in certain countries and using VPNs to access region-locked streaming content could violate the terms of service for certain services. Insider neither advocates nor condones the illegal use of VPNs.

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