How To Watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2025
Catch the iconic New York City parade on NBC and Peacock this Thanksgiving.
Keep reading to learn more about how to catch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade on TV. You won’t want to miss its 99th year in action!
What channel shows the Thanksgiving Day Parade?
NBC has aired every Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade since 1953. These days, though, you can also catch it live on Telemundo and Peacock. NBC and Telemundo are both available through almost any cable package or an over-the-air (OTA) antenna, and Peacock requires a paid subscription (more on that later.)
Wondering which channel to turn to for NBC in your region? We’ve got you covered. Check if your city is on our table below, or head to our NBC guide for a more extensive list.
| City | Local affiliate channel |
|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 5 (WMAQ-TV) |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 5 (KOAA-TV) |
| Houston, TX | 2 (KPRC-TV) |
| Las Vegas, NV | 3 (KSNV) |
| Los Angeles, CA | 4 (KNBC) |
| New York, NY | 4 (WNBC) |
| Phoenix, AZ | 12 (KPNX) |
| Rochester, NY | 10 (WHEC-TV) |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 5 (KSL-TV) |
| San Antonio, TX | 4 (WOAI-TV) |
Data effective as of post date.
Looking for the Chicago parade? You can watch the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade on the Pluto TV Christmas channel. It’ll stream live from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. CT on Thursday, November 27, with on-demand access available if you’re busy that morning.
2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade schedule
The 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will be a three-and-a-half-hour celebration, airing from 8:30 a.m. to noon in all time zones. Last year, Today’s Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, and Al Roker hosted the NBC and Peacock broadcast, while Carlos Adyan and Andrea Meza will led the Telemundo simulcast. As of posting, it’s just a little too early to confirm details for this year’s event!
Data effective as of post date. Times and availability of Telemundo broadcast and NBC encore may vary by location.
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How to watch the Macy’s parade without cable
Even if you don’t want to set up an OTA antenna (although we’d really recommend it), you can still stream the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade this November. NBC is a local channel, so it’s available on several live TV streaming services, including YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and Fubo.
You can also catch the Thanksgiving parade live on Peacock, NBC’s standalone streaming service—which often rolls out exciting Black Friday deals during Thanksgiving week. Even better, Xfinity Internet customers can bundle Peacock, Netflix, and Apple TV+ for just $15 a month with StreamSaver. That’s a steal for Peanuts fans, who can catch the Snoopy float on Peacock and cozy up with A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving on Apple TV+ afterward.
Peacock plans and prices
Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
How to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade FAQ
Where can I stream the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
You can stream this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Peacock or any live TV streaming service that offers NBC, such as DIRECTV STREAM, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV.
How can I watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade for free?
You can watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade for free using an over-the-air antenna to pick up your local NBC station. But if you’re in a time crunch, you can sign up for a DIRECTV STREAM or Fubo free trial to tune in without paying.
What time is the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on TV?
The 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will air on Thursday, November 27, from 8:30 a.m. to noon in all time zones. An encore presentation will follow the National Dog Show at 2:00 p.m. ET.
