Chicago Thanksgiving Parade

Chicago Thanksgiving Parade

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Chicago Thanksgiving Parade presented by Forvis Mazars. Nov. 27th, 2025 Live from State Street on CBS Chicago and Pluto TV

12/27/2025

We’re now recruiting volunteers to support the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade. Whether you’re helping behind the scenes or along the route, your time and energy make a real difference. 😁

Join our volunteer team: https://www.chicagothanksgivingparade.com/be-a-volunteer/

12/23/2025

Be part of one of Chicago’s most beloved holiday traditions—the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade 🦃

✨ Perform live in front of hundreds of thousands and millions on TV!
✨ Showcase your talent on a major city stage!
✨ Kick off the holiday season in style!

Apply now to be a parade unit:
https://www.chicagothanksgivingparade.com/perform/

12/19/2025

Thank you to those who made this year's event another amazing parade! 🎉

Big shoutout to Chicago for their support. If you loved the festivities this year, just remember they're located right in the heart of it all - and they even offer parade-view packages annually for the ultimate experience.

Until then, Chicago residents, don’t forget to use code STAYCATION on their website to unlock 20% off your next stay!

12/14/2025

Big News: A Fresh Look + 2026 VIP Tickets! 🎉 - https://mailchi.mp/ctpfoundation.org/big-news-a-fresh-look-2026-vip-tickets-18252384

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Chicago Thanksgiving Parade Timeline

Where Grateful Hearts Gather, since 1934

1934: Called the Christmas Caravan and produced on State Street, the Parade was created to help lift the spirits of residents suffering through the Great Depression

1984: The parade was renamed "The Ronald McDonald Children's Charities Parade." The route of the parade was also changed from State Street to Michigan Avenue.

1996: Marshall Field’s assumes role as title sponsor of the parade and introduces more recognizable character balloons than any other parade in the country as the Field’s Jingle Elf Parade.

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108 N. State St.
Chicago, IL
60602