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🦃 Annual City of Houston Thanksgiving Day Parade

Thursday November 28, 2024 All Day
Downtown HoustonDowntown Houston 901 Bagby StHouston TX 77002
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Description

H-E-B presents the city of Houston's annual Thanksgiving Parade, where families can enjoy traditional parade floats, attractions, and entertainment. The parade will be led by nine-time gold medalist Carl Lewis and honors Houstonians who competed in the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics.

The parade will kick off with a salute to the Houston area Paris Olympians and Paralympians with a special performance of songs from Bring it On: The Musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda performed by Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS).

The parade will feature additional performances including a vocal duet from the Broadway musical, Frozen, 21 HIGH-FLYING BALLOONS and 19 COLORFUL AND UNIQUE FLOATS including the famous Tom Turkey, Santa Claus and new tributes to the parade’s 75th Anniversary, Houston’s Olympians, Caring For Our Coast, and a salute to non-profits. 

Additionally, the parade will feature six local and regional high stepping marching bands, the Apache Belles and Bellville Brahmadoras, dance companies, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and more!

Cost

FREE

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