The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is held on Thanksgiving morning and is televised nationally in the United States, most prominently on NBC.

What the parade is on

  • The parade takes place on Thanksgiving Day , which is the fourth Thursday in November each year.
  • A flagship broadcast of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade airs live on NBC in the U.S., with additional coverage often available via affiliated streaming platforms and partner networks.

When it usually starts

  • The parade in New York City typically starts around 8:30 a.m. local time and runs through late morning.
  • Coverage on TV usually begins earlier than the in‑person step‑off time, with pre‑show segments, musical performances, and commentary leading into the live parade.

Where it happens

  • The most famous Thanksgiving Day parade is the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City , featuring giant character balloons, floats, marching bands, and performances.
  • Other cities, like Detroit’s America’s Thanksgiving Parade and the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade , also host major Thanksgiving morning parades that receive regional or national TV coverage.

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