CBS will not air Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade this year

Parade viewers will see fewer Broadway shows on television this year. According to the official CBS schedule, CBS will not broadcast the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade live in 2024. While NBC is the official broadcaster of the parade and will provide usual coverage, CBS has decided not to broadcast the annual parade in 2024.

The Thanksgiving Day Parade on CBS traditionally features recorded performances of Broadway shows throughout the broadcast. In addition to appearances on NBC, recent years have included appearances from A Beautiful Noise, Aladdin, Chicago, Moulin Rouge, Six and others. There is currently no official word on why this decision was made. Click here for a complete guide to the 2024 parade and the Broadway shows you’ll see on NBC.

For nearly 100 years, the magic of the holiday season has begun with the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. This year marks the 98th anniversary of the parade and is characterized by its signature mix of whimsical elements and dazzling performances. This year’s official national broadcast on NBC will feature performances by Death Becomes Her, Hell’s Kitchen and The Outsiders, as well as the legendary Radio City Rockettes.

Established in 1924, the parade has only been canceled three times (1942, 1943 and 1944) since its inception. The event draws approximately 3.5 million viewers to the streets of New York City and over 50 million more tuning in nationwide. For so many Americans, watching the parade from near or far is as much a Thanksgiving tradition as turkey and mashed potatoes.

This year’s parade officially begins on November 28, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 12:00 p.m. in all time zones on NBC and Peacock. The station will air an encore program at 2 p.m. Find out more about the NBC broadcast here.