You can rewatch the Thanksgiving Day Parade through several official channels, depending on how soon the event occurred and where you are located. In the United States, the parade is typically broadcast live on NBC and streams on the network’s app and website. After the live airing, you can usually watch replays on NBC.com, the NBC app, and sometimes on Paramount+. Local NBC affiliates may also carry the parade and offer streaming through their own apps. These options focus on paid TV subscribers and legal streaming services rather than third-party uploads or unofficial streams.
Primary ways to rewatch the parade
The Thanksgiving Day Parade is a major televised event, so your ability to rewatch it depends largely on your access to traditional TV or streaming TV services. Below are the most common and reliable ways to watch the parade again, listed in order of how widely available they are across the United States.
NBC and local affiliates
The parade has long aired on NBC as part of its network programming, with many local NBC affiliates also broadcasting the event. If you had access to one of these channels at the time, checking your local NBC affiliate’s digital platforms or app is a dependable first step. These affiliate sites and apps often include streaming players that let you rewatch recent local coverage when available.
NBC.com and the NBC app
For viewers in the United States, NBC.com and the NBC app are common destinations to watch replays after the live broadcast. These platforms are directly tied to your cable or satellite TV provider login if the parade is part of your included channels. They also sometimes offer free, limited viewing windows for highlights or full coverage, depending on promotion and licensing.
Paramount+
Paramount+, which is linked to the same corporate family as the parade’s historic broadcaster, sometimes carries parade streams or related programming. Access may be included with your subscription or bundled with higher tiers. Availability varies by year and by region, so it’s worth checking Paramount+ around the holiday to see whether parade content appears there. Note that not every recent parade is automatically on the service the day after Thanksgiving.
Local streaming apps and TV provider apps
Many television providers offer their own streaming apps that include local channels and network feeds. If you pay for a cable or satellite package that includes NBC, you can often get the same content through your provider’s app by logging in with your account. Examples may include apps from providers in specific regions or national services that carry local NBC feeds. Also, some cord-cutting services that include local broadcast channels, such as YouTube TV or FuboTV, should carry the parade and allow you to access recordings if you subscribe.