No Cable? No Problem! Here's How You Can Stream the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Thanks to the invention of streaming services, if you don't have cable, you're definitely not alone. But just because you no longer pay for channels doesn't mean that you have to miss out on the time-honored tradition of waking up early Thanksgiving morning to watch the parade. Wondering how you can watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade without cable? We've got you covered!

You've got options! The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will be broadcast on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, on NBC. The fun begins at 8:30 a.m. ET and lasts until noon.

You can get the parade on any streaming service that has NBC (more on that in a moment). You can also watch the parade through Peacock, NBC's exclusive streaming service. Hopefully, you decided to stick with Peacock after the Paris Olympics ended.

NBC is also included in Hulu Plus Live TV, YouTube TV, fuboTV, and Sling TV. Don't have these streaming services? Here's a little cheat sheet: YouTube TV, fuboTV, and Sling TV have varying free trials. If you want to watch the parade, all you have to do is sign up for the free trial before the parade (and remember to cancel before you're charged)!

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is coming back this year for its 98th run and will be hosted by Today's Al Roker, Hoda Kotb, and Savannah Guthrie.

This year's parade includes 17 featured character balloons as well as 15 novelty or heritage balloons.

• Minnie Mouse
• Extraordinary Noorah & The Elf on the Shelf
• Gabby from Gabby's Dollhouse
• Goku from Dragon Ball
• Marshall from PAW Patrol
• Spider-Man

Wake up kids, there are also six new floats debuting this year.

• Candy Cosmos by Haribo
• Dora’s Fantastical Rainforest by Nickelodeon & Paramount
• Magic Meets the Seas by Disney Cruise Line
• Pasta Knight by Rao’s Homemade
• Wednesday’s Feast by Netflix
• Wondrous World of Wildlife by Bronx Zoo (The Bronx Zoo is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year)

Obviously, the balloons are the main attraction, but if human entertainment is what you crave then prepare to feast your eyes on some stellar performances. We'll be blessed with the likes of Cynthia Erivo, Jennifer Hudson, Kylie Minogue, Ariana Madix, and more!

When one thinks about the Big Apple, Broadway almost immediately comes to mind. So many of its iconic shows and performers will be featured this year. We are particularly excited about cast members from "Death Becomes Her," "Hell’s Kitchen" and "The Outsiders."

And lest we forget, the beloved Radio City Rockettes will be kicking their way into another glorious holiday season.

If nostalgia is your thing, be on the lookout for the Ronald McDonald balloon which debuted in 1987, per Fox 5 NY. The longest-running float is of course Tom the Turkey who burst onto the air scene in 1973. Fun fact, he is the only self-propelled float.

For a breakdown of all the deets, you can always check out the official press release for the 2024 parade.

No matter if you're watching NBC or a live stream, the parade is set to start on Thanksgiving, Nov. 28, at 8:30 a.m. EST.