Five Thanksgiving Parades Worth Traveling For
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Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade, Philadelphia
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McDonald's Thanksgiving Parade, Chicago
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America's Thanksgiving Parade, Detroit
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America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration, Plymouth
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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, New York City
The only things more typically Thanksgiving than turkey and a slice of pumpkin pie? Parades, of course. Kick off the holidays and experience these five fabulous and history-filled celebrations from the front lines … or the comfort of your television. (They're well worth the trip, but we understand if you're too stuffed for travel.)
This 1.4-mile Thanksgiving Day parade, the oldest in the country, features local dancers and marching bands along Philly's city streets.
The Windy City plays host to Kermit and other air-filled friends during the McDonald's-hosted event.
Countless parade-goers watch as this unique, colorful celebration wends its way down Woodward Avenue in Detroit.
This patriotic New England parade plays host to a nationally recognized drum and bugle corps during its traditional Thanksgiving festivities.
Thanksgiving wouldn't be complete without the iconic Macy's parade in NYC. Each year, at the very end of the parade line, Santa and his sleigh usher in the beginning of the holiday season!
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