The 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is finally here!
The 98th annual parade will be hitting the road on Thursday (November 28) on Thanksgiving, and we’ve got all the info about how to watch the annual celebration, which kicks off at 8:30 a.m. ET.
Whether you’re streaming at home or planning to get a glimpse from the streets of NYC, we’ve got all the info about where to go and how to watch online.
Click through to see how to watch and when it’s on…
When is the Macy’s Thanksgiving’s Day Parade?
The parade starts at 8:30 a.m. ET on Thursday (November 28), and ends at 12 p.m. ET.
Where can I watch in person?
The parade starts on West 77th Street & Central Park West at 8:30 a.m. ET and ends at Macy’s Herald Square flagship store on 34th Street at 12:00 p.m. ET. Viewers are advised to arrive as early as 6:00 a.m. to get the best spots.
The forecast calls for rain, so dress appropriately!
Central Park West: Great views can be found along Central Park West from West 75th to West 61st Streets. There is no public viewing on Central Park West between West 59th & West 60th Streets.
6th Avenue: The West 59th to West 38th Street stretch habe the best views as close as possible to the end of the parade, but spectators should avoid the area on 6th Avenue between West 34th and West 38th Street, where viewing is limited.
Macy’s Herald Square, located at 34th Street and Seventh Avenue, is where the parade ends.
What channel is the parade?
It will air on NBC across all time zones on local TV stations.
Where can I stream the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?
The parade will air on NBC from 8:30 a.m. ET to 12:00 p.m. ET and simulcast on Peacock, with an encore presentation on NBC at 2:00 p.m. EST.
Some streaming services offering the NBC channel include DirectTV Stream, YouTube TV, Sling TV and Hulu with Live TV, with many of them offering discounts and free trials.
