Chicago Thanksgiving Parade
Where Grateful Hearts Gather
Rated #2 Thanksgiving Parade in US
by TimeOut Magazine
Thursday, November 28, 2024
8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. CT
State Street, From Ida B. Wells Drive to Randolph
avery r young’s poem
Listen to avery r young debut his poem moment fo(r) a lillie los(t) on july 2, 2023
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.
PERFORM IN THE 2024 PARADE
A Call for the Nation’s Top Performers: You Can Perform in the 2024 Chicago Thanksgiving Parade
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.
The Chicago Thanksgiving Parade is developed in cooperation with the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Office of Tourism.