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Watch ‘Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2019’ Online – Live Stream Without Cable

By Gabriela Vatu / November 9, 2019

With ThanksMacy's not too far away, we are starting to think about the famous Macy's Parade, which has been the main attraction in America for some 95 years. We are planning to watch the 2019 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade online, and we invite you to find how you can do this as well.

Going back in time, you should know that Macy's Parade first took place in 1924, which makes it the second oldest parade of this kind in the United States, following the one organized in Philadelphia. There are floats and celebrities involved, as well as a ton of performers on the streets, so what's not to love?

If you want to watch it all live, you can absolutely go there and see it in person, but we are more of the kind that loves to cozy up under a blanket with a hot cup of coffee or chocolate and watch it all on TV. Since there are so many live TV platforms nowadays, we can also enjoy the show on any device that has an internet connection. We are particularly interested to see what floats are going to show up this year, especially since last year we saw Goku from Dragon Ball and the year before we saw Olaf from Frozen. Seeing as there's a new Frozen movie coming this fall, we are pretty sure we are going to get a lot of excitement around the crew as well this year.

When and Where to Watch Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?

The event is held in Manhattan, New York City, from 9 AM to 12 PM ET on Thanksgiving Day, which will be November 28th this year. Much like every year, the event is televised by NBC and CBS, and they both start the live coverage at 9 AM, just as the show starts.

How Can I Live Stream Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?

When it comes to watching TV online, it has become extremely easy because there are a lot of platforms that enable you to do this on pretty much any device you may have in your home. We are going to watch Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on NBC and CBS with the help of fuboTV. This is a single bundle platform that we are sure you're going to love since it comes with a lot of customization options. Start your 7-day free trial on fuboTV today!

Besides the main bundle, you can also add a bunch of channel packs to your subscription so you can enjoy more content. It is also worth the mention that this platform is particularly awesome for sports fans because it carries a ton of content that we are sure they will enjoy, making it easy for everyone to watch a lot of dedicated channels. There are fuboTV apps available for a bunch of platforms, including Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, IOS and Android phones and tablets, and Chromecast, to name just a few. (Note: Please keep in mind that both NBC and CBS are channels that are broadcast in select markets only, so if you're going to use any live TV platform, you're going to have to be aware that the channels may not be available in your location. If this happened to you, you're going to need to use a VPN to help change your IP address, so you appear to be in a different location. Click here to find out what you have to do.)

Here's how you can start your 7-day free trial on fuboTV:

Other ways to watch Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade:

Hulu - We have Hulu on our list, and it's a great service that will allow you to watch a lot of content online. Besides the main bundle, you can add a couple of channel packs to your subscription. Start your 7-day free trial on Hulu today! You should know that your live TV subscription will allow you also to access all of the content that's available in the video-on-demand library. On Hulu, you will find both NBC and CBS.

Sling TV - We are going to also discuss Sling TV, which is a great service for those who love being able to customize their plans deeply. There are three bundles that you can try out on Sling TV, namely Orange, Blue, and Orange + Blue. You will find that NBC is present in the Blue, and Orange + Blue bundles, but they do suggest you get to the latter because that one will allow you to watch content on up to four devices at the same time, as opposed to three that you get with the Blue bundle. Start your Sling TV subscription by saving 40% OFF the first month. You can add a ton of channel packs and premium networks to your subscription so you can enjoy even more content. You should know that CBS is not available with Sling TV, but if you pay for two months in advance, they will offer you a TV antenna, which will allow you to watch CBS over-the-air.

CBS All Access - We also have CBS All Access on our list because the TV network has created its own streaming service a while back, in an effort to bring more customers and more revenue. You can either choose to watch a few ads or go for the commercial-free plan, but you will be paying a little bit more for that one. Start your CBS All Access 7-day free trial today!

How Can I Watch Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Outside of the United States?

If you're going to be traveling right around Thanksgiving but still want to get a taste of home, you can use live TV platforms to help you watch the events that are taking place back home. The problem with live TV platforms and streaming services like is that when you travel outside of the United States, you are no longer able to access the content that you pay for, which happens because there are licensing deals in place that will not allow you to stream the content when you are beyond US borders. This can be quite annoying, but it's something that can be fixed relatively easy with the help of a VPN, which will change your IP address in under a minute. We can recommend you go with ExpressVPN, which is one of the best on the market, and it's super easy to use.

Here's what you have to do to use ExpressVPN to watch Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade:

Can I Watch Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on the TV Network Website?

Given the fact that Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is broadcast by NBC and CBS, you will be able to enjoy the show with the help of the TV network website. There is a catch, however, since only the NBC website carries a live stream that you can use. In order to do this, you will need to use credentials from your TV provider, which can either be a live TV service or a cable company.

When it comes to CBS, you should know that they have completely removed the live stream from their website and moved it to the CBS All Access platform. This can be quite inconvenient for people who really want to watch their favorite shows online, but it makes sense from a business standpoint for CBS. Therefore, if you were going to use the CBS live stream, you're going to need to go for a live TV platform instead.

Can I Watch Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade With a TV Antenna?

This is also something that you will be able to do because both NBC and CBS continue to broadcast over-the-air. This means that you can use a TV antenna to watch the event for free. That's because TV antennas are quite cheap to purchase and they will enable people to enjoy watching dozens of TV networks for free.

Before you make any purchase, however, we encourage you to visit a site such as NoCable, where you can check out what channels broadcast over-the-air in your specific location so you can see whether or not CBS and NBC are even options for you. You will also be able to figure out what range you need your device to have by checking out how far the broadcast stations are in your region. This means that you get to choose the right range for your situation, so you can watch as many channels as possible. Check out the devices we suggested and see if any of them feature the specifications you require.

We cannot wait to hear back from you so you can tell us how you're going to watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade online this year. Drop us a note and tell us everything about it in the comment section you will find below the article. Share the article with friends and family so they can find a cool new way to enjoy Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade this year. You can also follow TechNadu on Facebook and Twitter for more tech news, guides, reviews, and interviews.



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