It's time to watch and appreciate the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade online! The 2021 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade returns to full spectacle after last year's scaled-down version of the event. Get ready to see floats, classic balloons, and new characters, including Mandalorian Grog (Baby Yoda).

The 95th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will feature 28 floats, 10 marching bands, 15 giant character balloons, over 30 traditional balloons, and performances by the biggest stars.

Funko Pop! inspired new Grog balloons will join the updated Pikachu balloons. Also featured will be popular characters such as Snoopy and Boss Baby.

The Today Show's Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, and Al Roker will host the parade broadcast. Cast members include Carrie Underwood, Foreigner, Kelly Rowland, Kristin Chenoweth, Jordan Fisher, Korean girl group Espa, Nellie, Rob Thomas, and the cast of Sesame Street.

Also, for what to see after the parade, see our guide to what to see on Thanksgiving weekend.

Here's everything you need to know about watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade online. Plus, watch our First Look video:

If you're looking for something more family-friendly for Thanksgiving, you can watch South Park: The Post Covidos special on Paramount Plus. Just don't expect any new episodes of "Grey's Anatomy" this week.

Just because you can't watch NBC and Peacock everywhere doesn't mean you have to miss the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. It's very easy to watch along with the rest of the Internet. With the right VPN (Virtual Private Network), you can stream the show from anywhere.

Not sure which VPN is right for you? After testing a variety of services, the best VPN overall is ExpressVPN. They offer great speed and excellent customer service.

The VPN is incredibly easy to use.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we have mentioned, ExpressVPN is our favorite.

2. select the location you want to connect to with the VPN app. For example, if you are in the US and want to see UK services, select UK from the list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Go to your preferred streaming service and tune in.

In the US, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will be broadcast on NBC and streamed live on Peacock. The broadcast will begin at 9:00 am ET/6:00 am CST and run until 12:00 pm ET/9:00 am CST today (November 25).

NBC is a local broadcast network that can best be accessed via a TV antenna, or a cable TV package.

If you haven't already cut the cord and have cable, you can watch NBC on live TV services like Sling TV and FuboTV, which are two of the best streaming services on the market.

Hulu With Live TV, YouTube TV, and DirecTV Stream also have it.

British and Canadians do not celebrate Thanksgiving. However, if you are in the UK or Canada and want to watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade using a streaming service you already pay for, you should check ExpressVPN.