Ways to enjoy the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade without cable

Peacock Premium offers a variety of subscription options for viewers to enjoy their favorite shows and events.

Exciting Balloons and Performances at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is set to delight spectators with 22 balloons, including new additions inspired by popular characters like Spider-Man and Paw Patrol. The parade will also feature performances by Idina Menzel, T-Pain, and other big names, along with appearances by WNBA Champions New York Liberty.

How to Watch the Parade Live

Best Peacock Deal for Thanksgiving Day Parade Viewing

For those looking to stream the parade without cable, Peacock offers various subscription options, including a special Black Friday deal for the Premium Plan. Xfinity customers can also access Peacock Premium for free or at a discounted rate, making it easy to catch all the festive fun.

Xfinity Internet users with Gigabit or Gigabit+ speed can get Peacock Premium for free for two years (offer ends June 25, 2025).

Xfinity Internet customers who are Diamond or Platinum Xfinity Rewards members can get Peacock Premium for free by redeeming a reward for it. NOW TV customers also have Peacock Premium included in their service.

### Best Peacock deal for Spectrum customers
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Peacock Premium is available at no additional cost to Spectrum TV Select video customers, thanks to an agreement between NBC Universal and Charter Communications.

### Best Peacock Deal for students
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Students can subscribe to Peacock Premium for only $1.99/month for a year with a verifiable student status through SheerID.

### Best Peacock deal for first responders and medical professionals
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First responders and medical professionals can also enjoy Peacock Premium for $1.99/month, with verification through SheerID.

For a cable replacement option, Sling TV Blue offers an affordable alternative to traditional cable with the flexibility to choose desired channels, including NBC for watching events like the Thanksgiving Day Parade. Consider checking local network availability before subscribing to Sling.

**UPDATE: Nov. 27, 2024, 2:56 p.m. EST** This article has been updated to reflect 2024 parade details. Additional reporting by Kristy Puchko.

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