Chicago Thanksgiving Parade

Where Grateful Hearts Gather

Rated #2 Thanksgiving Parade in US
by TimeOut Magazine

Thursday, November 27, 2025

8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. CT

State Street, From Ida B. Wells Drive to Randolph
Downtown Chicago

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The Texas State Strutters, all in splits, conclude their performance during the 2023 Chicago Thanksgiving Parade.

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Santa and Mrs Claus with their reindeer float at the 2023 Chicago Thanksgiving Parade

THE CHICAGO THANKSGIVING PARADE CELEBRATES 90 YEARS

Diverse Array of Marching Bands, Festiva Floats, Staged Performance, and More!

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CHICAGOS PARADES IN THE MOVIES

Join us as we embark on a nostalgic trip down State Street and beyond, exploring how our beloved Chicago Thanksgiving Parade and other city parades have been immortalized in film.

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GO BEHIND THE SCENES

Learn more about what it takes to put together the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade during this exclusive JBTV Podcast special where host Jerry Bryant interviews Phil Purevich, the Managing Director of the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade, who’s been with the event for over 25 years! Dive into the rich history of this iconic parade, learn how Phil rose to his current position, and get a rare glimpse into what it takes to run such a massive celebration. Enjoy fun stories and an exclusive reporting-style segment featuring parade volunteers in action as they set up the 2022 parade.