With “Stranger Things” introducing a Hawkins float and Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions making an ad play during the event this year, the 99th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade kicks off the holiday season with massive balloons,

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The special airs at 9 p.m. ET on NBC. Those without cable or dealing with the FuboTV dispute can watch the special for free through DIRECTV, which offers a free trial to new users. Sling and Peacock are other options for streaming the show, and promotional offers are available.

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"The 99th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade" is making its annual airing on Thursday, Nov. 7 at 8:30 a.m. There are several ways to watch with a free live stream. The event will be hosted by the cast of TODAY.

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The Macy's Thanksgiving Parade will air on NBC and stream on Peacock on Thanksgiving Day from 8:30 a.m. to noon in all time zones. If you have access to live TV, you may be able to watch NBC for free over the air. If not, here's what we recommend for watching the Thanksgiving Day Parade for free.