Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade airs live on NBC and streams on Peacock from 8.30 am ET/PT on November 27. But which Black Friday streaming deals let you watch the floats for free? Here’s your options, from best to worst…
Right now, you can get a whole year’s Peacock Premium totally free when you sign up to Walmart Plus ($49.99 for the year). Walmart’s answer to Amazon Prime could come in handy anyway, since members get early Black Friday deals.
As for Sling, the Sling Blue plan carries NBC but is pricey. The Black Friday deal is on the Sling Orange + Blue plan, which gets you 50% off your first month. It’s one of our favorite streaming services, but if you’re only looking for quick access to the 2025 Macy’s Parade, we don’t recommend it.
“What about Fubo?”, you ask. Sadly, NBCUniversal has just pulled its channels from Fubo due to – yet another – contract spat. So it’s not the place to find the Macy’s Day Parade stream.
When is Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2025 airing?
The 99th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade airs on Thanksgiving Day – that’s Thursday, November 27. Coverage starts at 8.30 a.m., with an encore presentation scheduled for 2 p.m.
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