Watch: Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade kicks off in New York City

The 97th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is rounding the corner and promising more festivities in 2023.
The annual holiday tradition will start 30 minutes early this year on the streets of New York City, with Grammy- and Oscar-winning musician Jon Batiste kicking off the event.
The 2.5-mile parade route features Cher as a headlining act - aside from Santa Claus, of course - on Nov. 23. The singer, who released her first Christmas album last month, will perform a new holiday hit and kick off the holiday season at 34th Street.
"Today" show anchors Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al Roker will return to host this year. TV personalities Carlos Adyan and Andrea Meza are slated to host the simulcast on Telemundo.

[@dimis_plays]

This was awesome! Glad to be able to watch the parade without the nonstop stream of commercials and talking.

[@BirdieBear]

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[@koalasez1200]

Thank you USA Today!!!- nice to see the PARADE and not all the constantly talking media heads getting their on screen exposure, not to mention endless commercials.

[@teresagreisman161]

Are u kidding me ! It's all talk and commercials !!

[@kicsms_science3729]

I’m about 30 min in, and it’s been almost totally parade footage. Much better than the channel I was watching earlier!

[@danahers93]

Made me feel that I was part of the crowd. Much better than professional performances and commercials. Love to hear the bands, see views of the city, trees, and wind. Thank you

[@stormym5434]

The part I don’t like anymore are the broadway scenes on nbc,,, all I want to see in a parade are bands, floats and the balloons…and all the helpers keeping everything flowing ☺️…this view is awesome ☺️😉🥰

[@wigglesfan]

This is so much better than watching it on TV.

[@cintaire]

100% "😂😂CORRECT"

[@LadyDiskette]

Agree, don't have to deal with the stupid host comments and their lame attempt to make Rated G Dad jokes.

[@kicsms_science3729]

If there’s gonna be dad jokes, I’d rather have them from my actual dad.

[@ihatemyjob9502]

well honestly it is better on tv more of a professional like presentation and far more better quality hd/uhd/4k/8k

[@tobiwalker7145]

Thank you for the parade coverage. It's nice to be able to hear the bands playing and not having somebody talking over them!

[@thewoodlandcottage]

This year's parade was outstanding. The floats were absolutely gorgeous, and the marching bands were uplifting and inspiring! It was a class act and as always, the pride of New York!

[@AlpenTree]

Thank you for showing the parade here online! The TV channels only show snippets. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

[@exoswife2473]

Because they're hiding the protest for palestine

[@y2kallday665]

Happy thanksgiving

[@mariadejesuscastillorivera7099]

Thank you to all the people and Macy's organization for this parade. Saludos desde Quintana Roo. Mexico🌴

[@skw1961]

How lucky are those people that can be in those buildings watching the parade

[@marymayer2282]

It's so different and soooo nice we don't have all the commercials And commentary makes it more like watching a parade we can all ooh and ahh without talking heads in the background!!!!😊😊😊

[@papichris4117]

so much better then fake reportors doing it and commercials every 2 sec

[@Minimejulia5]

Thank you USA Today for taking the time to live stream this. I don't have cable tv, so KZbin is the only way I have to watch this. I tried other channels before trying your's, but they were all crappy. You guys made it seem like I was there, watching on the street.

[@whit475]

Loved seeing Alabama A&M start the parade!

[@stevekoch4540]

Tap dancers was a favorite! Happy Holidays everyone!! 🌞👍🌹♥️🧑‍🎄🎁🎉🎆

[@thelemonvr8747]

Alabama A & M University Did a great job and all the ladies look so pretty in their outfits.

[@damamae950]

Best band ever. Interesting choice of tunes

[@johnhumphrey9079]

Yes, they were a class act! Made Huntsville and HBCU's look grand!!!

[@Dollightful]

This was wonderful! I enjoyed the occasional shots of the parade-goers. 😄 It felt like I was really there! Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

[@Unslovedcqrnage]

Happy thanksgiving 🍁

[@VNinTexas]

I love u

[@Cottoncandy_kitt_animations-.-]

I’m your biggest fan

[@erikamccreary2614]

Absolutely I watch this parade every year and I always wanted to go to New York. And be there watching it from the street.

[@l52reednir]

Snazzy​@@erikamccreary2614

[@johnhumphrey9079]

Alabama A&M University, Marching Maroon and White Band, Huntsville, Alabama, leading the parade. We are so proud!!!!!

[@edwardkelly3280]

Glad to see HBCU out there

[@nneka6358]

Glad to see an HBCU…..history making!!! 🥹🥹

[@benjaminhester671]

YEA!!

[@turnerbattle8017]

....and they played "BACKSTABBERS".....RIGHT ON!!!!!

[@kicsms_science3729]

They were fantastic!

[@airzillarocks]

Huntsville's very own Alabama A&M University Marching Band, so proud of you all... 00:01:45

[@HauteBlackChic]

Alabama A&M University Band was amazing!

[@gerbinislife]

i woke up so late LMFAO here now tho, tradition calls

[@yomi6803]

Great way to watch the parade! Enjoyed hearing the bands and the singers much more than listening to all the commentary!

[@samjohnson2801]

They didn't play the singers either

[@Alienwatcher]

Oh perfect!!! I was on the road and was afraid i wouldnt get to watch the parade this year. So glad it was uploaded. Thanks usa today, for making this a great Thanksgiving morning. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone :)

[@LorenCognita]

Can y’all put the names of the celebrities on the screen next year? I’m curious who some of these people are lol. Thanks for live-streaming the parade! ❤

[@mrodrii3559]

poor luffy. his rubber powers couldn't bounce him back 😭

[@Cken1993]

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! I hope every year better than every year better!

[@maureenbourassa5063]

THANKS FOR POSTING THE MACY'S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE. I'M ENJOYING IT.

[@jpricestreams]

It looked like it was Spring. People weren't even bundled up. Are we screwed?

[@natasshamitchell2348]

Happy thanksgiving, and always remember you’re not alone ❤️

[@712Clothing_]

Is there a Bible verse or verses that show Christ or his disciples having a”Thanksgiving”feast?if you can find it I will cashapp you $100.

[@samjohnson2801]

Thanks I wanna eat your gravy

[@deborahklinlger8565]

​@darensamuel2123 Oh give it up!!!!! Enjoy the parade & Thanksgiving.

[@712Clothing_]

@@deborahklinlger8565 People who claim to”love”Christ and believe in God why are they celebrating holidays outside of the Bible?what happened to the ones inside the Bible?🤔

[@phyllisjackson4765]

So grateful for this outstanding coverage of parade of all parade and the participants!!!🎉❤️❤️❤️🎉😊

[@Tesla452]

HAVE A HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYBODY IN THE COMMENT SECTION!

[@SteveBrant55]

Thank you for broadcasting this from 74th Street and Central Park West! I grew up very close to this and this view is very similar to what I saw as a child... about 60 years ago! Outstanding! Thanks again!

[@brendaanneckelsamgc5583]

Thanks USA Today it's nice to be able to rewatch & focus on particular bands & groups!

[@SSST4VRLLL]

THATS WAS SO FUN!! Can’t wait for next time!

[@Swizzbitsitzz]

No it wasn’t Luffys hat got destroyed 😢

[@SSST4VRLLL]

@@Swizzbitsitzz except for that part 😭😭

[@TheNaturalGamer1]

​@@Swizzbitsitzzthat didn't even happen

[@zed6095]

SO PROUD OF ALABAMA A&M Marching band!!!!! Y'all done good!

[@edwardkelly3280]

Even though it deflated a bit I’m happy to see Luffy and Gator parade

[@krystalborgman]

The shoe should of been advertising for someone 😅 get alotta free advertising lololol. 🎉 otherwise awesome parade and appreciate the view you provided alot better than the one on main frame tv. Happy Thanksgiving ❤.

[@jamstarx]

Some of these Anime baloons i never thought i would see as a kid! So cool

[@Johey19]

Thanks that was great! Hope you cover the parade again next year. I'm glad that you didn't stop at all the entertainment like was done on the TV coverage.

[@cortneynicole2706]

Thank you so much for uploading the parade coverage in NYC! This is much better then watching it on TV or commentary 👍🏼

[@user-qx3uw9tq4l]

Really enjoying the parade without commentary. Thank you.

[@candyfleschner3385]

Thank you for the great stream! Loved being able to see the marching bands. And everyones hard work

[@chiquitita3000]

❤Awesome!!🎉 Happy Thanksgiving!!! Thanks for the broadcast!!😍

[@charlescrockett8480]

I see myself in the parade 🔥 happy Thanksgiving 🦃

[@alancoker1459]

Glad your camera was in that position and didnt give disruptors any air time

[@melodytallmage532]

Thank you for putting this on live for some local stations arent showing itc it gives a wounderfull view of heratige of this Macy's iconic parade

[@eliasloaisiga6487]

Marvelous.. things like these may make americans feel proud of being American. Congratulations. 🎉🎉🦃

[@meandjjforeva]

Thank you for posting this!!!!

[@annettesonjajesse9733]

Great Parade! Happy Thanksgiving from Germany! Now I am homesick..

[@nicolassmith72]

Hello there,how are you doing today and how is the weather over there??

[@nicolassmith72]

How are you doing today is nice to meet you

[@Kim-kf3en]

My band Teacher is in there❤. Sadly I didn’t see her😢.All though it was a good show,can’t wait for the next one❤❤❤.

[@nicolassmith72]

Hello there,how are you doing today, how is the weather over there??

[@jingye9648]

My favorite part is when the Pikachu on the pokemon ball

[@XxVanessaShyxX]

34:11 Enhypen! Happy Thanksgiving everyone ❤🎉

[@kaylanimarquezaleman3718]

FINALLY AN ENEGENE IVE LOOKED SO FAR IN THE COMMENTS.

[@XxVanessaShyxX]

@@kaylanimarquezaleman3718 🥰🥰

[@lavabean_loves_BTS]

The screams for them are so real lmao

[@IanPatrickOfficial]

Awesome in the beginning they played the instrumentals to "The O'Jays - Back Stabbers." Such a great song!

[@user-ky3lk8xp3f]

If I was the camera guy I would be losing my mind and fighting everyone. Naruto cam guy needs to get some self awareness and not stand in frame every two seconds.

[@emilygaughan]

Proud Macy’s Great American Marching Band member 2017!

[@kaitlando636]

Lol poor Luffy,snoopy, greg, and uncle dan And Smokey nearly finding the ground

[@mariag38]

Letssssss gooooo A&M 😭❤️🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽

[@sherriweibert3311]

Thank you for sharing this! 😢 Happy Thanksgiving everyone! 😊🦃

[@SnowAnayathatweirdgirl]

Monkey D Luffy still stylish with a bucket hat.

[@jamescarp]

Nice that people can actually get out and enjoy this WONDERFUL PARADE!!!

[@michaelfrisk7851]

I wish that Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade would have Some Henry Danger

[@user-dx7gc5xu7d]

What happened to the Rockettes that used dance at the beginning of the parade. I miss that they were always at the beginning.

[@josephrothschild173]

That's wonderful parade Thank you for all participants !! God bless America 🇺🇸✊🏻

[@Arulane]

Cool parade every year! Thanks!

[@brittanybutler9885]

AAMU❤❤❤❤

[@anniecrestani1121]

So Beautiful I love watching this every year well since KZbin and Cable TV Wish we had Parades as big as this in Australia don't get me wrong we have lot's of Fantastic Christmas thing's here but not like this probably because we don't celebrate Thanksgiving Thankyou NBC for recording this so us folks from The Land Down Under can watch baci x

[@heathergallaway8918]

Thank you! Happy Thanksgiving!😁🙏🎉🎉🥰👍

[@deborahklinlger8565]

Great coverage of the parade. No annoying announcements or commercials or Broadway skits no talk over the bands or floats or balloons! And the santa at the end is a great performer & his santa suit is the best no ratty cheap suit!!!! 🎉❤😂😅😊!!! Ty😊!!!❤!

[@melbsweetheart]

Love it❤

[@MAragon1964]

This is a great alternative to trying to watch this on the networks. It's just PARADE, and nothing else.

[@susancho4660]

The idea is about sharing. Also. Macy's very positive initiative makes us feel the sense of togetherness on Thanksgiving. 😊❤

[@jayjaybulldog9180]

Happy thanksgiving 🦃!!!!

[@pokefangrookey8700]

I didn't get to see it live 😭

[@Just_Jers]

It’s the day after Thanksgiving 2023! Hope you all had a great one . I wish I could be there but the line was way to big!

[@michaelt3280]

Happy THANKSGIVING FOLKS. 💥💥💥🇺🇸💫💫🇺🇸.

[@christyboudreaux]

I Loved The Parade This Year So Happy Thanksgiving And Hope Everyone Has A Merry Christmas

[@warrenoutley5413]

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone !

[@shawngilliland243]

@warrenoutley5413 - And to you, Warren!

[@sonyadrake7843]

Thank you and the same to you! 🦃

[@pandorasstankbox7769]

So glad this tradition is still running strong!! My house this is Mandatory for Thanksgiving and Christmas ❤

[@reach-for-eden]

literally going through this trying to find enhypen’s performance

[@Ssb0810]

Let me know when you find it 😭

[@evanleesonlywife]

SAMEE

[@a.m.1939]

same

[@aprieecat]

yup 🥹

[@heyitsme1042]

Enhypen is on the baby shark float at 34:26

[@mybaejess]

Thank you for the parade!!!❤❤❤❤

[@lonewolffullmoon]

Alabama plays backstabers perfect! Ha ha ha

[@samjohnson2801]

Thank you

[@marymayer2282]

Nice to see The parade haven't seen it in years

[@fairlanegt1]

THANK YOU! Excellent coverage.

[@familyoftacticaldroids309]

Thanks for showing this! The parade is one of my traditions, but I decided to hold off watching it air yesterday due to being super early and my one day off of work this week, LOL. Low key want other Pokemon to represent the floats eventually...It's always Pikachu and/or Eevee...Pikachu I get because he's the mascot but eh... Why not do Porygon? ;D Porygon 2 and/or Z would be super fun floats, all round and poofy.

[@AkataHodgkinson-wu5vo]

Thank you for sharing

[@kayault2068]

Much better than watching on NBC, this is more real.

[@nicolassmith72]

Hello there,how are you doing today and how is the weather over there??

[@laurinewman7850]

Hope the parade brings joy & peace to all! ❤ 😂

[@CinnamonRedOne]

Great Parade... Went as a little NY'er in the 60's. Sadly I missed Jon Batiste's performance (again!) Can't find it on here... Did I miss it?

[@deborahklinlger8565]

I didn't see his performance during this parade.

[@julies.3327]

I just love the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. It offers so much for everyone, of every age, and is definitely an American institution. Happy Thanksgiving to all!

[@samuelvita6978]

I love the parade, happy thanksgiving all, and I’m hyped to see goku!

[@melody5684]

Thank you 🎉❤

[@edithcultee7558]

@Macy been doing it for years, pretty please be proud of your accomplishments show them in your parade too show us the accomplishments and achievements over obstacles a way to show our youth hard work is possible. Plus it shows why we do need responsibility as well.

[@aproverbshome173]

The best parade in a long time! Very well done.

[@BryanF-pj6rl]

How are you

[@veronicajayasi9131]

Nunca dejo pasar de ver el desfile de Macy's.. me encanta verlo .esta espectacular.

[@jreifsnyder2225]

Watching all the different bands only heard two of them actually playing music

[@joycedandrea7447]

WISH WE COULD BE THERE!!!!! ❤️

[@cb9029]

Happy thanksgiving 👇🏻

[@stevenpowell9150]

Was fortunate to be there last week to see this.

[@marymayer2282]

Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🦃🦃🍁🍁🍁

[@tch4874]

Look at hoda on the turkey float yo that's magic right there ❤❤❤

[@samjohnson2801]

Iya eat hoda

[@tch4874]

@@samjohnson2801 with a side of cornbread and cranberry sauce my friend

[@user-ik7xs3uv3z]

Thank you for the coverage without the talking heads or the Broadway hijacking.