Chicago Thanksgiving Parade Expands Global Reach — Now Streaming Live on Pluto TV Across the Americas
October 29, 2025
CHICAGO, IL — The iconic Chicago Thanksgiving Parade is proud to announce that this year’s broadcast will reach an even wider audience than ever before. For the first time, the parade will stream live on Pluto TV not only in the United States but also across Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.
Through this expanded partnership, millions of viewers throughout the Americas can tune in for the three-hour celebration of marching bands, live performances, festive floats, equestrian units, and more—all streaming live and free on Pluto TV.
“This milestone represents an incredible moment for our parade family,” said Phil Purevich, Executive Producer of the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade. “Our partnership with Pluto TV has already brought the magic of Thanksgiving morning to households across the U.S. for the past two years. Now, schools, families, and communities from Mexico to Argentina will be able to share in the joy, especially the friends and families of our international marching bands performing along State Street.”
This year’s lineup includes vibrant cultural groups and marching bands traveling from Mexico to Chicago to perform before a national and now continental audience. The ability for those students to share their performances in real time with loved ones back home highlights the unifying spirit that defines the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade.
“We’re deeply grateful to Pluto TV for helping us expand this tradition beyond borders,” Purevich added. “Thanksgiving is about gratitude, community, and celebration—and now that spirit will shine brighter than ever across the Americas.”
The Chicago Thanksgiving Parade airs Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 27, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. CST. Viewers can tune in live on Pluto TV’s “Holiday Channel” and “Chicago Thanksgiving Parade Channel” or join the celebration in person along State Street from Ida B. Wells Drive to Randolph Street.
About the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade
Celebrating more than 90 years of tradition, the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade brings together a dazzling mix of floats, marching bands, equestrian units, cultural performers, celebrities, and giant balloons, uniting generations of families in the heart of downtown Chicago. The Parade is made possible by the work of generous volunteers and incredible marketing partners including: Forvis Mazars, The Godfrey Hotel Chicago, CDOne Price Cleaners, Setna IO, Billy Goat Tavern, CANTV, Dude Wipes, HI USA, Jewel-Osco, CBS Chicago, Kinsale Contracting Group, Inc, 93.9 LITE FM, 103.5 KISS FM, Inspiration 1390, Staypineapple, V103, Rock 95.5 and 107.5 WGCI.
About Pluto TV
Pluto TV, a Paramount company, is a leading free streaming television service offering hundreds of live channels and thousands of movies and shows on-demand across the globe.
