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America's Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration
Plymouth, MA · Holiday
- When
- November 21, 2026
- Where
- Pilgrim Memorial State Park, Plymouth Rock · Plymouth · MA
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Confirmed from the organizer's published schedule
Plymouth marks the town's role in the first Thanksgiving with a parade that begins at Plymouth Rock and winds through the historic downtown to Court Street. Opening ceremonies, fife and drum corps and community activities tied to the town's Pilgrim heritage round out the day. It has grown into New England's largest Thanksgiving-themed parade.
The history within reach
Plymouth marks the town's role in the first Thanksgiving with a parade that begins at Plymouth Rock and winds through the historic downtown to Court Street.
- Mayflower landing at Plymouthsame spot
The Mayflower's 102 passengers came ashore in December 1620 after 66 days at sea.
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