Free New Year's Day Parades to Watch Live or Online
Free curb spots, TV channels, and livestreams for three January 1 parades in three cities.
You can watch three New Year's Day parades without paying for admission or a stream. Pasadena offers free curbside viewing plus live TV and streaming, London offers free street viewing, and Philadelphia offers a free broadcast and livestream. The Tournament of Roses Parade is a flower-covered parade in Pasadena.
The London Parade is a street parade through central London. The Mummers Parade is a costumed performance parade in Philadelphia.
Verification note: Program terms and availability can change. This page was checked against linked sources on November 04, 2026.
How to watch the Rose Parade from the curb
The Tournament of Roses Parade starts at 8 a.m. PT on January 1. It offers free first-come curbside viewing along its 5.5-mile route in Pasadena.
Viewers must bring their own chairs and cushions, according to the Tournament of Roses in its Parade Day Guide. Curbside camping is permitted only on the night of December 31 from noon. Belongings must stay on the curb until the 11 p.m.
move to the blue honor line, according to Visit Pasadena.
- Spaces are first-come along the 5.5-mile route
- Bring chairs and cushions
- Keep belongings on the curb until 11 p.m.
How to watch the Rose Parade on TV and streaming
The 2026 parade airs live nationally beginning at 8 a.m. PST. Coverage is available on ABC, CNN, Fox, Great American Family, KTLA, NBC, Telemundo and Univision, according to the Tournament of Roses on its Broadcast Partners page.
The full parade is also livestreamed in its entirety. The eight platforms include Pluto TV, Samsung TV Plus, Christmas Plus, Fubo Sports Network and FanDuel Sports Network, according to the Tournament of Roses. A TV or streaming option helps viewers who cannot travel to Pasadena.
It also helps households that want to watch from home on January 1.
Where to see the London Parade for free
The London Parade runs January 1 from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The route goes from Piccadilly through Regent Street, Pall Mall and Trafalgar Square to Whitehall, according to the London Parade organization in its visiting guide.
Viewing along the route is free for the public. The VIP area on Whitehall requires purchased tickets, according to Westminster City Council. Free viewers need pavement spots and early arrival.
The VIP ticket rule means Whitehall front seating is not available without payment.
How to watch the Philadelphia Mummers Parade online
The event to look for is the Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia Mummers Parade on New Year's Day. It is broadcast live on MeTV2/WDPN-TV and WFMZ-TV.
A free livestream is available on WFMZ.com and the WFMZ+ app, according to MeTV2 in its broadcast details. The Philadelphia Mummers String Band Association points viewers to this broadcast and stream. This option suits viewers outside Philadelphia.
Check local listings for channel numbers and open the stream shortly before start time.