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The 99th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will be broadcast on NBC Thursday, Nov. 27 starting at 8:30 in all time zones. For those unable to catch the first broadcast, an encore telecast will air on NBC at 2/1c later that afternoon.
Hosted by TODAY’S Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al Roker, this year’s parade features a star-studded lineup of celebrities taking part in the festivities with can’t-miss performances, including Cynthia Erivo who will kick off the parade by performing the opening number.
How to watch this year’s parade without cable
Cord cutters hoping to kick off the holidays with the annual parade can stream the coverage live through Fubo, DIRECTV and Peacock. Both Fubo and DIRECTV offer free trials to new subscribers.
Fubo considers itself a sports-oriented streaming platform, but with over 100 live TV channels included in its lineup, the popular streaming service offers a variety of content to explore. Fubo has an ongoing free trial available for new subscribers, and though priced at $84.99 a month, a current promotion offers new users $30 off their first month in addition to the free trial.
DIRECTV is similar to Fubo as it offers many of the same channels and helpful features like unlimited cloud DVR storage. Along with its four streaming packages that start at $89.99, DIRECTV also offers its subscribers the ability to customize their content even more through genre packs, which limits filler channel overload. The platform offers a 5-day free trial, and to make it even sweeter for new users, DIRECTV is slashing $40 off new subscribers’ first month, meaning users can start streaming for just $49 a month.
Peacock currently offers its subscribers the ability to stream blockbuster movies and hit TV shows as well as award-winning Peacock originals such as The Traitors, Poker Face and Twisted Metal. The popular streaming platform offers three plans, and pricing starts at just $7.99 a month.
More about this year’s parade
In addition to a slew of popular artists performing during this year’s parade, several celebrities are set to make an appearance throughout the festivities including Nikki DeLoach, U.S. Olympian Ilia Malinin Kristoffer Polaha, U.S. Paralympian Jack Wallace and special correspondent Sean Evans.
In addition to the plethora of stars set to make an appearance throughout the parade, several new balloons are joining this year’s parade lineup including The Land of Ice & Wonder by Holland America Line; Brick-tastic Winter Mountain by The LEGO Group; Master Choclatier Ballroom by Lindt; Upside Down Invasion: Stranger Things by Netflix; Friends-giving in POPOCITY by Pop Mart; and The Count Sheep’s Dream Generator by Serta.
Who is performing during the parade this year?
- Cynthia Erivo
- Lainey Wilson
- EJAE
- Audrey Nuna
- REI AMI
- Drew Baldridge
- Matteo Bocelli
- Colbie Caillat
- Ciara
- Gavin DeGraw
- Meg Donnelly
- Mr. Fantasy
- Foreigner
- Debbie Gibson
- Mickey Guyton
- Christopher Jackson
- Jewel
- Lil Jon
- Kool & the Gang
- Darlene Love
- Roman Mejia
- Taylor Momsen
- Tiler Peck
- The Radio City Rockettes
- Busta Rhymes
- Calum Scott
- Shaggy
- Lauren Spencer Smith
- Luísa Sonza