TL;DR
- The 99th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade airs Thursday, November 27th, starting at 8:30 a.m. ET on NBC.
- Watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade live on Peacock, with plans starting at $7.99/month.
- Hosts Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, and Al Roker return for the 2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
- Performers include Cynthia Erivo, Lainey Wilson, EJAE, Audrey Nuna, REI AMI, and more.
It wouldn't feel like the holidays without the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! The annual tradition will return for its 99th edition on Thursday morning.
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade consistently ushers in a cheerful and thrilling season with elaborate floats, performers, and entertainment. This year promises the same, as audiences can anticipate a remarkable roster of vocalists, marching groups, and even Santa Claus.
From "Wicked" stars to country singers, this year's show will have something for the entire family.
Here's a comprehensive guide to the 2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, detailing TV and streaming access for the yearly spectacle.
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- Date: Thursday, Nov. 27
- Time: 8:30 a.m. ET (live) | 2 p.m. ET (encore)
The 99th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is scheduled to broadcast nationwide on Thursday, November 27th, commencing at 8:30 a.m. ET and concluding at noon ET. An encore showing will start at 2 p.m. ET.
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2025 broadcast network, online viewing
- TV channel: NBC
- Live stream: Peacock
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will air on NBC. Cord-cutters can watch the celebration on Peacock.
Peacock offers live broadcasts of major sporting events, including NFL Sunday Night Football, NBA games, the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Big Ten football and basketball, Notre Dame football, Big East and Big 12 basketball, Premier League soccer, golf, and other sports.
Macy's Parade hosts 2025
The "Today" show's Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al Roker will return to host the 2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Macy's Parade performers 2025
"Wicked: For Good" star Cynthia Erivo will kick off the broadcast with an electric opening number, and country singer Lainey Wilson will continue the fun in front of Macy's in Midtown Manhattan's Herald Square.
K-Pop stars EJAE, Audrey Nuna and REI AMI will perform in front of Macy's Herald Square flagship store. They are widely known as the singing voices of HUNTR/X from Netflix's "KPop Demon Hunters."
Viewers will also see performances from Colbie Caillat, Ciara, Foreigner, Kool & the Gang and more.
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will take place at its usual location and follow its traditional route.
There are 2 1/2 miles of public viewing along the parade route this year.
The parade kicks off at 77th Street and Central Park West at 8:30 a.m. ET, heading towards Central Park South. It will then make a turn onto 6th Avenue, where most of the festivities will take place.
The Parade will make its final turn onto 34th Street and stop in front of Macy's Herald Square.