Live and Online: How to Watch Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
'23.11.2022'
Nadezhda Verbitskaya
Tomorrow (November 24) is Macy's Grand Thanksgiving Day Parade! And we have all the information you need to know before the event so you can see it in all its glory.
In addition to balls and platforms, 12 marching bands and 25 performers are waiting for guests. Including the queen of Christmas herself - Mariah Carey, who will sing her classic holiday song "All I Want for Christmas Is You".
“My childhood dream is coming true! I will introduce you to the one and only Santa Claus,” wrote Carey in Instagram after the announcement of the news.
What time will the parade start
The 96th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade kicks off Thursday, November 24 at 9 a.m. local time.
How to watch the parade live
Here are the instructions for watching the parade posted on the Macy's website:
1. Central Park West
Early birds arrive at the place starting at 6 am. West side Central Park West, from West 75th to West 61st Streets will give you great views of the parade. Please note: On Central Park West between 59th and 60th streets, public viewing of the parade is prohibited.
2. The public will also not be allowed into Columbus Circle.
3. An excellent view of the parade opens from 6th Avenue, between 59th and 38th streets.
4. Do not occupy viewing spots on 6th Avenue between West 34th and West 38th Streets, and on West 34th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues. There is a national television broadcast from there, cameras restrict viewing.
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How to watch the parade from home
You can watch the parade on NBC channel, the live stream will start at 9am ET. If you don't have cable TV, you can also watch live on Peacock, it will last from 9 am to noon.