America’s Thanksgiving Parade

Best Thanksgiving Celebrations And Events For The Family In Detroit

In Detroit, Thanksgiving Day offers a wide range of fun activities for families, most of which involve either turkeys, food or both.

2012/11/22

November 24th, 2011 (credit: Steve Wiseman /CBS Radio Detroit)

Guide To America’s Thanksgiving Parade In Detroit

The 86th America’s Thanksgiving Parade, one of the country’s oldest and most celebrated parades, will kick-off on the corner of Woodward and Mack on Thursday, November 22 at 10 a.m.

CBS Detroit–2012/11/20

Grand Valley State University President Thomas Haas, Sandy Baruah of the Detroit Regional Chamber, The Parade Company’s Tony Michaels and CBS 62's Senior Producer and Michigan Matters Host Carol Cain appear on the Michigan Matters set. (credit: CBS 62)

Michigan Matters: Grand Valley State University

This week on Michigan Matters, Grand Valley State University President Thomas Haas stops by to tell Host Carol Cain about the college’s expansion plans for Metro Detroit.

CBS 62–2012/11/16

Thanksgiving Parade Celebrities, Events Announced

Singer Ashanti and six U.S. Olympic champions will join America’s Thanksgiving Parade on Woodward Avenue in Detroit.

2012/11/15

America's Thanksgiving Parade 2011 (credit: Steve Wiseman /CBS Radio Detroit)

Gang Violence, Budget Crunch Threaten Holiday Events In Detroit

This could be the last year for Detroit’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and fireworks display.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/06/15

Desiree Joiner, Nevada Steele, and Kevin Lerned, all of Livonia, got their spots to watch the parade bright and early. (WWJ Photo)

Paradegoers Stake Out Viewing Spots Early

Fans, workers show up early for parade-day preps.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/11/24

Guide To America’s Thanksgiving Parade

The Parade will kick-off on the corner of Woodward and Mack on Thursday, November 24 at 9:05 a.m. and end at Woodward and Congress.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/11/24

Last Minute Prep For Thanksgiving Parade

With just mere hours now before the big show, the pressure is on to get the floats and hot air balloons ready for their close-ups on Thanksgiving morning.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/11/23

Thanksgiving Day: Detroit People Mover Hours

The People Mover is offering extended operating hours on Thanksgiving Day to accommodate visitors and families attending the downtown races, parade and Lions game.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/11/23

Street Closures For America’s Thanksgiving Day Parade And Turkey Trot

Motorists traveling to downtown Detroit on Wednesday, Nov. 23 and for America’s Thanksgiving Parade on Thursday, Nov. 24 also should note the following road closures.

CBS 62–2011/11/17

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