Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: Start Time, TV Channel, Live Stream, Performers and More
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is making its grand return this year for its 98th edition. This event has been a beloved holiday tradition for almost a century and continues to capture the hearts of people nationwide. With over 5,000 volunteers, 22 floats, 32 balloons, and 21 performance groups, this year’s parade promises to be the most extravagant one yet.
If you’re looking to catch all the excitement of the 98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, here’s everything you need to know:
– **Start Time:** The parade kicks off on Thursday, Nov. 28 at 8:30 a.m. ET and will run until noon ET. You can also catch an encore presentation starting at 2 p.m. ET.
– **TV Channel & Live Stream:** Watch the parade live on NBC or stream it on Fubo or Peacock. If you’re a cord-cutter, Fubo offers a free trial for new users. Plus, for a limited time, you can subscribe to Fubo for just $49.99 for the first month.
– **Parade Hosts:** Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, and Al Roker from the “Today” show will be hosting the parade. Roker, in particular, has been a part of the parade production for an impressive 28 years.
– **Performers:** Get ready for amazing performances from Jennifer Hudson, Kylie Minogue, Billy Porter, Cole Escola, Loud Luxury, Cynthia Erivo from “Wicked,” and more! There will also be 11 marching bands and 10 performance groups to keep you entertained throughout the parade.
– **Location & Route:** The parade route covers 2.5 miles, starting at West 77th Street and Central Park West. From there, it will move towards Central Park South, then loop onto 6th Avenue for most of the festivities before finally turning onto West 34th Street for the grand musical performances in front of Macy’s Herald Square.
With a lineup this exciting and a route that covers the best of New York City, the 98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is not to be missed!
