How to watch, stream the 2023 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 🦃

Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer

A beloved Thanksgiving tradition, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, returns for its 97th consecutive year on Thursday.

The 2.5-mile parade kicks off 30 minutes earlier this year in New York City. Grammy-winning musician Jon Batiste will launch the event, with Cher featured as the headline act.

"Today" show anchors Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al Roker will return as hosts. TV personalities Carlos Adyan and Andrea Meza will host the parade's simulcast on Telemundo.

Here's how to watch the parade on TV and what to know about the annual event.

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade starts at 8:30 a.m. local time and airs on NBC.
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade starts at 8:30 a.m. local time and airs on NBC.

How to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

The 2023 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will air on NBC and Telemundo from 8:30 a.m. to noon local time on Thursday. A re-broadcast airs on NBC from 2 to 5:30 p.m.

How to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade without cable

The parade will be livestreamed on Peacock, NBCUniversal's streaming platform. You can also watch the parade through a live TV streaming service, such as Hulu+ Live TV, Fubo or Sling TV.

Who is performing at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?

Jon Batiste will kick off the festivities and Cher will headline the event. Here are some more celebrities scheduled to appear in the parade:

  • Bell Biv DeVoe.

  • Brandy.

  • Chicago.

  • En Vogue.

  • Enhypen.

  • David Foster and Katharine McPhee.

  • Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors.

  • Jessie James Decker.

  • Ashley Park with "Sesame Street" Muppets.

  • Pentatonix.

  • Paul Russell.

  • Amanda Shaw and Alex Smith.

  • Manuel Turizo.

This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: How to watch the 2023 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Advertisement