What is the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade?
The amazing Chicago Thanksgiving Day Parade is an annual event that takes place in the heart of the windy city.
Along with incredible floats, dancers and marching bands the parade has some exciting performances and featured guests each year.
There's no better place to be than Chicago during Thanksgiving! Why not check out the parade while you're there and make memories to last a lifetime.
Need to know
The parade takes place between 8am - 11am CT. You can watch the parade anywhere along State St between Congress Parkway and Randolph Street but it's recommended to find a spot close to the start of the parade for a shorter wait time between floats. Get there early because spots fill up quickly!
Did you know?
Nearly half a million people come to Chicago every year to watch the parade’s many floats, equestrian riders, dancers, and balloons travel down State St.
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