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McDonald's Thanksgiving Parade

November 28, 2013 State Street- From Congress to Randolph

About this festival

Ring in your holiday season with the 80th McDonald’s Thanksgiving Parade! Enjoy classic gigantic balloons, the nation’s finest marching bands, majestic horses, festive floats, incredible performance groups, celebrities, and even an appearance from Ronald McDonald ® and Santa Claus! The parade starts at 8:00am Thanksgiving morning, Thursday November 28 on State Street in downtown Chicago. Tickets for the VIP Experience are available at www.chicagofestivals.org. Can’t make it down to State Street? Enjoy Chicago’s Grand Holiday Tradition at home by watching the live broadcast on WGN 9 Chicago or WGN America.