How was the 2023 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade watched on TV and online for free

Complete guide to watching the 2023 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade live this Thursday, November 23 from New York: route map, schedules and broadcast channels.
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The 97th edition of the traditional Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2023 was once again held in Manhattan, New York, with 25 balloons of all shapes and sizes, 31 special floats and 18 guest performers, including Cher and Jon Batiste. The event began at 8:30 am ET and was broadcast live on NBC and ABC.

2023 Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade Route Map

The parade kicks off on Manhattan’s Upper West Side and winds along Central Park in front of huge crowds on the streets and millions watching on television from across the country, before ending in front of Macy’s most iconic store on 34th Street.

Route map of the streets where the 2023 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will pass in the city of Manhattan. (Photo: CBS)

How to watch the 2023 Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade in person?

These are the best points to follow the parade from the city of Manhattan, New York.

Manhattan streetsHow to see it?
Central Park West, from West 75th to West 61st streetsEarly risers can watch the beginning of the parade along this stretch. Avoid the section between West 59th and West 60th streets, where there is no public viewing.
Central Park South and 6th AvenueSpectators can catch a view of the parade just after it turns at Columbus Circle onto Central Park South, but before it switches onto 6th Avenue.
6th Avenue, from West 59th to West 38th StreetsViewers can get as close as possible to the end of the parade here, but avoid the area on 6th Avenue between West 34th and West 38th Street, where viewing is limited.

What time does the 2023 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade start?

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade begins at 8:30 am ET on Thursday, November 23, and ends around noon.

Time50 states of the United States
8:30 am ET (UTC-5)Virginia Occidental, Velmont, Tennessee (EST), South Carolina, Rhode Island, Pensilvania, Ohio, North Carolina, New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Michigan (EST), Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Kentucky (EST), Indiana (EST), Georgia, Florida (EST), District of Columbia, Delaware, Connecticut.
7:30 am CT (UTC-6)Wisconsin, Texas, Tennessee (CST), South Dakota (CST), Oklahoma, North Dakota (CST), Nebraska (CST), Minnesota, Mississippi, Misuri, Michigan (CST), Kentucky (CST), Kansas (CST), Iowa, Indiana (CST), Illinois, Florida (CST), Arkansas, Alabama.
6:30 am MT (UTC-7)Wyoming, Utah, Texas (El Paso y Hudspeth), South Dakota(MST), Oregón (MST), North Dakota (MST), New México, Nevada (MST), Nebraska (MST), Montana, Kansas (MST), Idaho (MST), Colorado, Arizona.
5:30 am PT (UTC-8)Washington, Oregón (PST), New Hampshire, Nevada (PST), Idaho (PST), California.

What channel is broadcasting the 2023 Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade?

The 2023 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is airing on Thursday, Nov. 23 at 8:30 a.m. It will air, as always, on NBC, although you can also watch on CBS. You can watch live as it airs on Peacock, Fubo TV (free trial), or DirecTV Stream (free trial).

What are the best views for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2023?

According to Macy’s official website, the best views are near Central Park, between West 75th and West 61st streets. Another great place to appreciate the route is The Shops at Columbus Circle. As the floats and balloons advance, West 59th and West 38th streets will also have excellent views.

How many character balloons will there be in the 2023 Thanksgiving Day parade?

The 2023 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will feature a total of 25 balloons, with seven new characters: Beagle Scout Snoopy, Blu Cat and Chugs from Cool Cats, Po from “Kung Fu Panda”, LEO from an upcoming animated film, Monkey D. Luffy from “One Piece”, Uncle Dan from “Migration”.

How many floats will there be in the 2023 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?

Who will perform at the 2023 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?

Full list of artists who will headline the parade alongside the legendary Cher:

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