Novant Health Thanksgiving Day Parade

The Thanksgiving Eve Parade has been a holiday tradition in Charlotte since 1947. Over nearly seven decades, hundreds of thousands of participants, volunteers, sponsors, families and friends have centered their Thanksgiving traditions around this parade.

What began as a local holiday parade has grown into a magical showcase of performances, floats, celebrities, marching bands, balloons and surprises. Today, the parade is broadcast into 2 million homes from around the region, providing the gift of entertainment and joy to all.