Where can I watch the Disney Christmas Parade 2023? Hereâs what to know

The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade will kick off on ABC Monday, Dec. 25 at 10 a.m. E.T.

According to ABC, musical performances for the Disney Christmas Day Parade include the following:

Julianne Hough and Derek Hough – “Good Morning” and “Deck the Halls” Medley
Meg Donnelly – “Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home)”
Chrissy Metz – “Silver Bells”
The Smashing Pumpkins – “Evergreen”
Iam Tongi – “Mele Kalikimaka”
The Broadway and North American Tour Cast of Disney’s “Aladdin” – “Friend Like Me”

The special will also take a look back at some of the most iconic performances from years past.

Where can I watch the Disney Christmas Parade 2023?

The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade will broadcast on ABC, however, those without a basic cable subscription can live stream the parade Christmas morning with FuboTV or DirecTV Stream.

Both live streaming services offer the ABC channel with a subscription along with a free trial for new subscribers, so you can watch the Disney parade for free before committing to a paid subscription.

The special will also be available to stream on-demand the day after Christmas with Disney+ or Hulu.

What is the difference between FuboTV and DirecTV Stream?

Both FuboTV and DirecTV Stream are meant for those looking for an alternative to basic cable.

FuboTV considers itself a sports-focused live streaming service, but overall, its standard package comes with over 100 live TV channels for $74.99 a month after its free trial. These channels include ESPN, ABC, NBC, CBS, TLC, MTV and much more.

FuboTV also comes with a variety of shows and movies users can watch on-demand along with the option to record your favorite TV shows.

DirecTV Stream is similar to FuboTV in that it offers many of the same channels and features. At $69.99 a month after its free trial, the base package comes with a little over 75 live TV channels.

Those interested can check out all of DirecTV Stream’s channel packages here.