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Chicago Thanksgiving Parade
Thu Nov 23, 2023 - Thu Nov 26, 2026
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Repeating every year on November on the fourth Thursdays through November 26, 2026.
8:00am CT
Age: All ages
Price: Free
Location:
State Street
Chicago's Thanksgiving Parade will have the theme of "Where Grateful Hearts Gather." Families can watch as floats, bands, and dignitaries travel along State Street from Ida B. Wells Drive to Randolph Street.
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.