What to stream on Thanksgiving 2024: Macys Parade, Charlie Brown and more

Get ready to do your turkey trot. Thanksgiving 2024 is here, and whether you’re with a large family or having a more quiet holiday, there’s plenty to watch on TV. From old classics to recent movies to new shows, there’s something for everyone.Here’s your essential guide for what to watch this turkey day.This year’s annual parade will be broadcast live on NBC and Peacock from 8:30 a.m to noon. The three-and-a-half-hour event will be hosted by Today’s Hoda Kotb, Savannah Guthrie and Al Roker – and since Kotb is leaving “Today,” this is likely to be her last hurrah hosting the annual event.

Jennifer Hudson, Kylie Minogue, Billy Porter, Cole Escola and Cynthia Erivo will be among this year’s performers.The Broadway casts of “Death Becomes Her,” “Hell’s Kitchen” and “The Outsiders” will also all give live performances of musical numbers from their respective productions. It may rain on the parade, but you can still watch from your couch.

Where to watch: NBC and Peacock from 8:30 a.m.to noon on Nov.

28. It wouldn’t be a holiday season without goofy themed rom-coms.If that feels like the mood for your gathering, the 2024 movie “Hot Frosty” starring Lacy Chabert (“Mean Girls”) follows a widow who magically brings a snowman to life.

To add to the kitsch, his name is Jack Snowman (Dustin Milligan).Where to watch: Netflix.TBS is having a six-hour marathon of Thanksgiving-themed “Friends” episodes, including “The One where the Underdog Gets Away,” “The One with the Football” and yes, “The One With the Thanksgiving Flashbacks,” which is the infamous episode where Joey (Matt LeBlanc) has a turkey on his head, and Monica (Courteney Cox) also has a turkey on her head, at one point.Although “Friends” is bittersweet since Matthew Perry passed away, it’s still a timeless people-pleasing classic. Where to watch: TBS, between 12:30 and 6 p.m.

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