McDonald's Thanksgiving Parade

Name: McDonald's Thanksgiving Parade
Start: 2026-11-26
End: 2026-11-26
Location: State Street

Chicago, IL · Holiday

When: November 26, 2026
Where: State Street · Chicago · IL
Cost: Not confirmed
Status: Confirmed from the organizer's published schedule

A Thanksgiving morning parade down State Street with giant balloons, floats, and marching bands, sponsored by McDonald's since 1984. It is held every Thanksgiving Day. The 2026 parade is set for November 26.

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