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    It’s Turkey Day and Thanksgiving officially starts this morning with the 98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. We’ve rounded up everything you need to know about where to watch Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade live streams, including some streaming services offering huge Black Friday deals.

    The Thanksgiving Day Parade has been broadcast on NBC for more than 70 years (and has been around even longer), cementing its place as a time-honored Thanksgiving tradition. Each year, the event brings together an impressive cast of performers, celebrities and iconic balloons and floats as they parade through New York City. This year is no exception, with Idina Menzel, Jennifer Hudson, Jimmy Fallon & the Roots and Ellie the Elephant (of New York Liberty fame) scheduled to perform. The parade also typically includes performances from popular Broadway shows and national marching bands.

    Whether you’ve been watching the parade every year since you were a kid or you’re hoping to participate for the first time, we’ve got you covered. Keep reading to learn how to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade from home, including live streaming options and when you can watch a replay.

    What channel airs the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?

    The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will air one time on NBC. The parade starts on Thursday, November 28 at 8:30 am ET. It is planned to last until noon. If you plan to sleep in or have an early Thanksgiving meal, you can catch a replay on NBC starting at 2 p.m.

    Where can you watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in the US?

    The cheapest way for cord cutters to stream the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade live on NBC is through a Peacock subscription. This year’s Black Friday Peacock deals offer big savings on the Peacock Premium subscription. Customers can get the first six months for €2 each (compared to the usual rate of €8 per month) or a full year for just €20 (compared to the usual €80).

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    Peacock Premium (monthly subscription)

    Peacock is a convenient streaming source for popular NBC TV shows, Universal movies, and select sports like Sunday Night Football. Monthly fees are usually $7.99, but the current Black Friday promo drops that price to $1.99 for six months at the ad-supported tier. Or you can get a year for just $20. Offer expires December 2.

    If you prefer to stream the parade live via a multi-channel service, you can do so via Sling TV, DirecTV Stream or Fubo. At $40 per month, Sling is one of the cheapest live TV streaming packages available. You’ll need to opt for Sling Blue (with over 40 live channels) to access local channels like NBC, but local network availability varies from region to region on Sling, so make sure you have access to NBC before you sign up. subscribe. New users can get half off the first month.

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    Garland Blue

    Access over 40 channels for just $20 per month for the first month as part of a special offer on Sling Blue where you can get 50% off. The best thing about Sling is that you only pay for what you want and that you are not tied to a long-term contract

    DirecTV Stream and Fubo offer even more channels and have widespread local network coverage, so these are great options if you can’t get NBC through Sling or if you’re looking for something more than Peacock. DirecTV Stream subscriptions start at $87 per month and come with a five-day free trial. Fubo plans, which start at $80 per month, include a seven-day free trial and $30 off your first month of service.

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    DirectTV stream

    DirecTV Stream, formerly known as AT&T TV, offers streaming access to a large selection of live channels, including most of the major networks typically found in traditional cable packages.

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    Fubo Pro subscription

    Fubo is the streaming service for sports fans. Its vast library of channels includes regional and international sports competitions, setting it apart from the competition. You can also add additional programming to your plan, but this will cost you extra.

    How to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade from anywhere

    Away from the US and afraid of missing the Thanksgiving tradition? With the help of a VPN, you can still follow your usual streaming methods on the go. VPNs, short for Virtual Private Networks, allow you to change your virtual location so you can use your usual websites and apps from anywhere. Because the services we recommend require US payment methods, this works best for Americans who are currently alone abroad.

    New to VPNs? Our top recommendation is ExpressVPN, a beginner-friendly option with a 30-day money-back guarantee. You can get a standard month-to-month subscription or sign up for a one- or two-year subscription as part of the ExpressVPN Black Friday deals available now. With these annual plans you get up to six months free. You can read the ExpressVPN review for more specs on the service, and see how to use a VPN below.

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    ExpressVPN subscription

    With its consistent performance, reliable security, and extensive global streaming features, ExpressVPN is the best VPN out there, excelling in all specifications and offering many advanced features that make it exceptional. Better yet, you can now save over 50% and get up to six months free.

    How to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with a VPN

    • Sign up for a VPN if you don’t have one.
    • Install it on the device you use to watch the movie.
    • Enable it and set it to a US location.
    • Go to Peacock and sign up for an account if you don’t already have one.
    • Watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

    Note: Using VPNs is illegal in some countries and using VPNs to access region-locked streaming content may violate the terms of use for certain services. Insider does not endorse or tolerate the illegal use of VPNs.

    Author Lillian Brown

    Lillian Brown

    Associate Editor of Streaming

    Lillian Brown is the Associate Editor of Streaming on Business Insider’s Reviews team. A lifelong entertainment and media buff, she specializes in helping you find how to watch your favorite shows, movies and sporting events.ExperienceLillian has been writing about entertainment, sports, TV and film for over six years, starting her career in the Living/Arts department of The Boston Sphere. She went on to write entertainment articles, roundups and conduct celebrity interviews for publications such as Vulture, TV guide, Esquire, TimeAnd The everyday beast before joining Business Insider as a streaming specialist. In her current role, she writes about everything from finding the right VPN for watching football matches abroad to choosing between the endless number of streaming services out there. When she’s not writing, she edits stories from freelancers or other Reviews team members. Lillian is also an expert deal hunter. She loves the thrill of sharing a great discount with readers, whether it’s on her favorite streaming services or products she knows our team loves and recommends. She plays an active role in writing about sales and deals for the Reviews team.Why you can trust LillianWhether she’s testing streaming platform interfaces or actively comparing channel offerings between services, Lillian always has her finger on the pulse of what’s new in entertainment. She has tested virtually every streaming service and is an expert when it comes to VPNs. She’s the first to know when a streaming service’s price has changed and whether it’s still worth paying for. As a sports fanatic, she also knows exactly where the next big playoff game is being streamed, what time it starts and where they are playing. Expertise

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    Outside of workYou can usually find Lillian watching a horror movie, a WNBA game (go Liberty!), or running long distances. She is based in Boston.