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Matt Tamanini
Matt is The Streamable's News Editor and resident Ohio State fan. You can find him covering everything from breaking news to streaming comparisons to sporting events. Matt is extremely well-rounded, having worked for the Big Ten Conference, BroadwayWorld, True Crime Obsessed, and Land-Grant Holy Land before joining TS. He cut the cord in 2014, streams with a Fire TV, and his favorite titles include "The Bear," "The Great British Bake Off," "Mrs. Davis," and anything on the Hallmark Channel.
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Put on your hats and gloves and get ready to join the throngs on the streets of New York for the 2023 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Airing on both NBC and CBS beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, Nov. 23, the annual tradition filled with balloons, bands, Broadway, and more has been supersized this year kicking off 30 minutes earlier than normal. This year’s parade will have dozens of stars and performances, and — of course — it all leads up to the appearance of Santa Claus to get the Christmas season officially underway! You can watch NBC and CBS with a 5-Day Free Trial of DIRECTV STREAM. You can also watch with Paramount Plus, Hulu Live TV, Fubo, Peacock, or YouTube TV.

How to Watch 2023 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

About 2023 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

For nearly 100 years, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has been one of the nation’s biggest holiday celebrations. Last year’s Parade was the most-watched entertainment program of the year, and this year is primed to be even bigger. NBC and Peacock’s coverage will be hosted by Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, and Al Roker while CBS’s team will be led by Kevin Frazier and Keltie Knight.

This year’s Parade will include 5,000 volunteers, 16 featured character balloons — including Pikachu and Bluey, 32 heritage and novelty balloons, more than 700 clowns, 12 marching bands, 9 performance groups, and 26 fantastic floats — one of which will feature the legendary Muppets.

Can you watch 2023 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade for free?

DIRECTV STREAM offers a 5-Day Free Trial. With your free trial, you can watch NBC and CBS on DIRECTV STREAM.

You can watch 2023 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with a free trial of Fubo, Hulu Live TV, or Paramount Plus.

What devices can you use to stream 2023 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?

You can watch NBC and CBS on DIRECTV STREAM using Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.

Who Is Scheduled to Perform at the 2023 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?

Broadway Shows

  • & Juliet
  • Back to the Future
  • How to Dance in Ohio
  • Shucked
  • Spamalot
  • A Beautiful Noise (on CBS)
  • Aladdin (on CBS)
  • Chicago (on CBS)

Other Performances

  • Jabari Banks
  • Jon Batiste
  • Bell Biv DeVoe
  • Brandy
  • Cher
  • Jessie James Decker
  • En Vogue
  • ENHYPEN
  • Jimmy Fallon and the Roots
  • David Foster and Katharine McPhee
  • Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells
  • Drew Holcomb and The Neighbor
  • Jax
  • Ashley Park and the Muppets of ‘Sesame Street’
  • Pentatonix
  • Radio City Rockettes
  • Paul Russel
  • Amanda Shaw and Alex Smith
  • Manuel Turizo

Also Appearing

  • Lacey Chabert
  • U.S. Olympic Silver Medalist Jordan Chiles (Gymnastics)
  • Andy Cohen
  • U.S. Paralympian Ezra Frech (Track and Field)
  • U.S. Paralympic Gold Medalist Jessica Long (Swimming)
  • Leslie Odom Jr.
  • Abigail Spencer
  • Miss America 2023 Grace Stanke
  • Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell
  • U.S. Olympians Kelly Cheng and Sara Hughes (Beach Volleyball)

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Matt Tamanini
Matt is The Streamable's News Editor and resident Ohio State fan. You can find him covering everything from breaking news to streaming comparisons to sporting events. Matt is extremely well-rounded, having worked for the Big Ten Conference, BroadwayWorld, True Crime Obsessed, and Land-Grant Holy Land before joining TS. He cut the cord in 2014, streams with a Fire TV, and his favorite titles include "The Bear," "The Great British Bake Off," "Mrs. Davis," and anything on the Hallmark Channel.
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