Thanksgiving and Christmas parades have become an annual family tradition, where thousands enjoy the community holiday spirit. Parades include tree lightings, floats, large balloons, marching bands, cheerleaders, singers, dancers, celebrities, and of course Santa Claus. Many parades are aired on national TV networks.
Stamford Downtown Parade
Stamford, CT
November 24, 2024
An annual holiday tradition since 1992 in downtown Stamford.
Santa Parade
Scranton, PA
November 23, 2024
An annual downtown holiday event since 1993.
Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade
Charlotte, NC
November 27, 2024
The Charlotte parade was formed in 1947 and has been sponsored by Novant Health since 2012.
Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade
New York City
November 28, 2024
The May’s parade in Manhattan is nationally televised and was formed in 1921.
America’s Thanksgiving Parade
Detroit, MI
November 28, 2024
The annual Detroit parade is on Thanksgiving Day in Downtown. It was originally sponsored by the J.L. Hudson department store in 1924.
Chicago Thanksgiving Parade
Chicago, IL
November 28, 2024
The annual downtown parade was formed in 1934 and has had different sponsors, such as McDonald’s, Marshall Fields, and Target.
Dunkin Thanksgiving Day Parade
Philadelphia, PA
November 28, 2024
One of the oldest parades in America.
H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade
Houston, TX
November 28, 2024
The annual parade in downtown Houston.
Ameren Thanks for Giving Parade
St. Louis, MO
November 28, 2024
For 30 years this parade raises money to help needy families during the holiday season.
Boston Thanksgiving Day Parade
Boston, MA
November 28, 2024
Formed in the early 20th Century.
Bayou Classic Thanksgiving Parade x
New Orleans, LA
November 28, 2024
The French Quarter parade kicks off the Bayou festivities and football game.
Reston Holiday Parade
Reston, VA, part of Metro Washington DC
November 29, 2024
Since 1992 this Metro Washington DC parade with tree lighting launches the holiday season.
Celebrate the Season Parade
Pittsburgh, PA
November 30, 2024
Originally formed by Kaufman’s department store in 1980 in the Downtown.
Santa Christmas Parade
Quincy, MA
December 1, 2024
The Boston area annual parade and tree lighting.
Hollywood Christmas Parade
Los Angeles, CA
December 1, 2024
The annual celebrity packed parade has kicked off the holiday season since 1928.
Dallas Holiday Parade
Dallas, TX
December 7, 2023
The Verizon sponsored downtown parade was formed in 1988.
Mayor’s Christmas Parade
Baltimore, MD
December 8, 2024
A 50 year tradition in downtown Baltimore.
Holiday Boat Parade
Honolulu, HI
December 14, 2024
A parade of decorated and lighted boats in Kai Marina.
Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade
Orlando, FL
December 25, 2024
An annual nationally televised parade formed in 1983.
Mummers Day Parade
Philadelphia, PA
New Year’s Day, January 1, 2025
The parade is one of the oldest American parades formed in 1901. It is known for its elaborate costumes and string bands.
