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where can i watch macy's thanksgiving day parade

You can watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on NBC and stream it on Peacock, with the official national telecast starting in the morning and an encore airing later in the day. In most recent years, the broadcast has begun at about 8:30 a.m. in all U.S. time zones and run until around noon, with a rebroadcast in the afternoon (for example, a 2 p.m. ET/PT encore), and the same pattern is expected going forward unless NBC or Macy’s announce a change closer to Thanksgiving.

Main ways to watch

  • NBC (traditional TV) :
    • Tune in to your local NBC station on Thanksgiving morning for the live national telecast of the parade.
* If you use an antenna, any NBC affiliate in your area should carry the full broadcast window.
  • Peacock (streaming) :
    • The parade is also streamed live on Peacock, NBCUniversal’s streaming platform, during the same time block as the NBC broadcast.
* You can watch on supported devices such as smart TVs, streaming sticks, phones, and browsers once signed in with a Peacock account.
  • Spanish-language option (Telemundo) :
    • A Spanish-language simulcast has recently been offered on Telemundo, starting in the morning and featuring its own hosts, so viewers who prefer Spanish commentary can watch the parade there instead of or alongside NBC.

If you’re in New York City

  • In-person along the route :
    • The parade typically follows a 2.5‑mile route from the Upper West Side to Midtown Manhattan, ending at Macy’s Herald Square.
* Public viewing areas are usually available along the west side of Central Park West, the south side of Central Park South, and along 6th Avenue, but arriving very early is recommended as crowds often gather by around 6 a.m.

Accessibility and replays

  • Accessibility options :
    • Recent broadcasts have included a Secondary Audio Program (SAP) track designed to make the parade more accessible for blind or visually impaired viewers, offered through compatible TVs or cable systems.
  • Replays / on-demand :
    • NBC typically airs an encore later on Thanksgiving Day, and on-demand clips or segments often appear afterward on Peacock and various NBC/Macy’s digital platforms, though full on‑demand availability can vary year to year.

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