How to Watch Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2025: Time, Channel, & More
November 20, 2025
There’s no place like New York City to celebrate the holidays, and there’s nothing more iconic to kick off the season than the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Lift your spirits as high as the iconic character balloons above Central Park West, dance along with the Radio City Rockettes, and watch new themed floats cruise along 34th Street in the 99th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Don’t miss a second of holiday cheer this year. Here’s how to get started with Hulu + Live TV and stream your favorite live holiday specials without cable.
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How to Watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Live
Wondering where to watch this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade? Catch all of the floats and street performances in real time with a Hulu + Live TV subscription. In addition to Hulu’s entire streaming library, Hulu + Live TV subscribers gain access to 95+ network and local channels, including NBC.*
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Tune to NBC on Thanksgiving morning and bring the holiday magic of New York City to your living room.
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Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade FAQs
What Channel Is the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade On?
The 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will be airing live on NBC.*
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What Time Is the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2025?
Parade coverage begins at 8:30 a.m. EST.
Who’s Performing at the Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2025?
The 2025 Macy’s Parade is set with a lineup that delivers music, nostalgia, and plenty of feel-good moments — all before the turkey’s even in the oven. This year, get excited for live performances from popular recording artists like Colbie Caillat, Jewel, Ciara, and more.
What Are the New Balloons This Year?
New parade balloons for the 2025 parade include the redesigned Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story* (1995) and PAC-MAN, with returning favorites Bluey,* Minnie Mouse, Spider-Man, Diary of a Wimpy Kid* (2010), and Goku from the anime series Dragon Ball Super.
And, of course, SANTA!
Visit the official Macy’s website for more information about the full 2025 Thanksgiving Day Parade lineup.
*Toy Story, Bluey, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid are available with the Disney+, Hulu Bundle Basic/Premium. Access content from each service separately.
When Was the First Thanksgiving Day Parade?
The very first Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City happened on Thursday, November 27, 1924, though the parade did not happen in 1942, 1943, and 1944 due to World War II.
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