2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: How to Watch – Goal.com US
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Thanksgiving Day in New York kicks off with the world-famous Macy’s Parade, a tradition that has been captivating audiences since 1924. Despite the forecasted rain, the 98th Parade is expected to be the biggest and best yet, attracting over 3 million spectators in New York City and another 30 million viewers at home.
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade features fabulous floats, exciting performances, and huge helium balloons of famous cartoon characters that tower up to six stories tall. The event kicks off at 8:30 am ET on Thursday, November 28, and will run till approximately noon. You can catch all the action live on NBC, which has been airing the Parade nationally since 1953.
If you prefer to stream the Parade, you can watch it live on Peacock, NBC’s streaming service. All you need is Peacock Premium, which costs $7.99 per month. Another option is Fubo, a streaming service offering packages starting at $79.99 a month, with a variety of channel options and a free 7-day trial available. For sports enthusiasts, Fubo is a great choice, providing access to popular sports leagues like NFL, NBA, and more.
The Parade route spans 2.5 miles, starting at Central Park West & 77th Street and ending at Macy’s Herald Square on 7th Avenue. There are 34 floats to look out for this year, including seven new ones like Candy Cosmos, Dora’s Fantastical Rainforest, and SpongeBob SquarePants Garriage. The balloon lineup this year features newcomers like Disney’s Minnie Mouse, Extraordinary Noorah, and Gabby from Gabby’s Dollhouse.
So mark your calendars, set your alarms, and get ready to be a part of this magical Thanksgiving Day tradition!
