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100th America’s
Thanksgiving Parade

When
Thursday, 26 November
08:45
Price
Free
About

The 100th America’s Thanksgiving Parade is presented by Gardner White and follows Woodward Avenue from Kirby Street to Congress Street. This centennial edition features eight brand-new floats, Grand Marshal Dan Gilbert, iconic balloons, marching bands, performances, and the Detroit Institute of Arts' debut float, "Art for All." Marking a century of Detroit Thanksgiving history, the route spans three miles.

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Where
Woodward Avenue, Detroit
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