Apps Stream 2018 Rose Parade on 4th Gen Apple TV

[jefe2000]

I’d like to watch the upcoming 2018 Rose Bowl parade, but I’m one of those much ballyhooed cord cutters. Does anyone know if the parade will be streaming in a channel or app that I can access on my 4th gen Apple TV?

 

[mallbritton]

Looks like the Rose Parade will be aired on ABC on Monday morning. This means about the only way you will be able to watch it is by either using an antenna, or subscribe to one of the many OTT streaming services that offers your local network affiliates in the package. These streaming services include Hulu with Live TV, DirecTV Now, Playstation Vue, etc.

 

[jefe2000]

Thanks, @mallbritton! I’d seen that ABC would be broadcasting it, but couldn’t find mention of the parade on their website nor mention of whether it’d be shown in the “live TV” section of the the Apple TV ABC app.

 

[jefe2000]

I'd emailed the Rose Parade MarCom Dept., but didn't expect to hear back from them on this topic. They surprised me with a response. Here's what they say on the topic of streaming the Rose Parade:

Hi jefe2000,

The 2018 Rose Parade is streaming on the following:

• http://ktla.com/
• http://abc.go.com/
• http://www.hgtv.com/
• https://www.hallmark.com/
• https://www.amazon.com/ (Prime customers only)

Thank you for contacting the Pasadena Tournament of Roses!

The Rose Parade will be streamed online via Amazon Prime. If you are not a Prime member, you can access the streams online via KTLA, ABC, HGTV, and Hallmark.

Best wishes and thank you for being a part of America’s New Year Celebration!

Happy New Year!

Marketing and Communications Department
Pasadena Tournament of Roses
391 South Orange Grove Blvd.
Pasadena, California 91184
E: communications@tournamentofroses.com
O: 626.449.4100

 

[mallbritton]

I'd emailed the Rose Parade MarCom Dept., but didn't expect to hear back from them on this topic. They surprised me with a response. Here's what they say on the topic of streaming the Rose Parade:

The live tv feature of th TV app is for sports only at this time. No other live tv is supported. To access live streams on those web sites you’ll still need to log in with cable or satellite credentials. As far as I know it won’t be streaming for free.

 

[jefe2000]

To access live streams on those web sites you’ll still need to log in with cable or satellite credentials.

That’s a really good point. I tried the live TV option in the ABC app on the Apple TV and it asked me to log in with cable or other credentials. That’s a no go for me.

Well, the parade starts in ½ an hour; hopefully I’ll find some way to see it!

 

[jefe2000]

It looks like ESPN will be streaming the parade, too:
https://www.sbnation.com/2018/1/1/16837306/2018-rose-parade-live-online-streaming-time-tv-schedule

But, I’ve loaded up the KTLA stream on my iPad and am AirPlaying it to the Apple TV. It’s good quality and stable. Plus, no commercials. Works for me!