How to Watch 98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: Stream Live, TV Channel

The 98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is set to air live on NBC on Thursday morning.

The 98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade returns on Nov. 28 and will once again feature iconic balloons, memorable floats and an array of performances by some of music’s biggest names. Today’s Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al Roker are also back as the hosts for the annual event, which is expected to bring plenty of joy and fun moments. This year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will include 17 featured character balloons, 22 floats, 15 heritage and novelty balloons, more than 700 clowns, 11 marching bands, 10 performance groups and musical artists.

How to Watch 98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade:

Date: Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024

Time: 8:30 a.m. ET

TV Channel: NBC

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This year’s star-studded lineup includes Jennifer Hudson, Kylie Minogue, Billy Porter, Loud Luxury, T-Pain, Ariana Madix, Idina Menzel, Jimmy Fallon & The Roots, Dan + Shay, Bishop Briggs, Kylie Cantrall, The Temptations, Charli D’Amelio and many more. Furthermore, actor Alison Brie will cut the ribbon to kick off this year’s parade festivities.

Meanwhile, Wicked star Cynthia Erivo will make an appearance along with Jonathan Bennett, Liza Colón-Zayas, Tom Kenny and Ginna Claire Mason. Members of the reigning WNBA champion New York Liberty and Ellie the Elephant will also be part of the festivities.

As always at the event, there will be plenty of Broadway flair. This year will feature performances from the musicals Death Becomes Her, Hell’s Kitchen and The Outsiders, as well as the annual appearance by the Radio City Rockettes.

Finally, six new balloons will join iconic favorites like Snoopy and Pikachu this year in the 98th edition of the parade. Minnie Mouse, Extraordinary Noorah & The Elf on the Shelf, Gabby from Gabby’s Dollhouse, Goku from Dragon Ball, and Marshall from Paw Patrol will all take to the streets of Manhattan. Spider-Man also returns after a hiatus. 

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