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Chicago Thanksgiving Parade

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Thu, Nov 24 , 2022

State Street, From Ida B. Wells Drive to Randolph, Chicago, IL 60602

Thanksgiving in Chicago is marked by the huge and enduring popular Thanksgiving Day parade on the city's famous State Street, where it has been taking place since 1934.

Particular features of this parade include large helium filled balloons that lead off the parade, most notably that of official parade mascot Teddy Turkey. The parade also includes marching bands, dance groups, local sports teams, equestrian groups and around 100 floats.

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