Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: Start time, how to watch and new balloons to look for
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2025: Start time and how to watch
- The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade begins at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time, airing simultaneously across all time zones.
- Viewers can watch the parade on NBC, stream it live on Peacock, or catch a Spanish language simulcast on Telemundo, with an encore telecast at 2 p.m. EST/PST.
- Last year's parade attracted over 31 million viewers on NBC and Peacock, marking its largest audience ever.
- The weather forecast predicts a high of 48 degrees and partly cloudy conditions with winds up to 13 mph; full-size balloons are restricted if sustained winds exceed 23 mph or gusts surpass 35 mph.
- This year's performers and hosts include Cynthia Erivo, Ciara, Foreigner, Lil Jon, Kool & the Gang, Busta Rhymes, Mickey Guyton, Teyana, and the fictional girl group HUNTR/X, alongside other notable guests.