What is the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade route?
The Chicago Thanksgiving Parade 2021 marches north on State Street, starting at Ida B. Wells Drive and ending at Randolph. It’ll pass within six blocks of the Skydeck, which makes us the perfect post-parade stop. Warm up with some incredible views as Chicago brings in the holiday season!
Where does the Chicago Thanksgiving parade start?
State Street
Thanksgiving Parade is Chicago’s grand holiday tradition, which is produced and presented by the Chicago Festival Association. The parade is held on Thanksgiving day starting at State Street in Downtown Chicago, and runs from 8 am until 11 am.
When did the Thanksgiving parade start in Chicago?
1934
The parade began in 1934 as the Christmas Caravan. It was created to help lift the spirits of Chicago residents during the Great Depression. In 1969, the Chicago Tribune reported that more than 1.5 million people lined the parade route.
Will there be a Chicago Thanksgiving Parade 2020?
After a pandemic hiatus in 2020, the Annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade returns this year on Thursday, Nov. 25. The parade kicks off at 8:45 a.m. on State St.
How long is the Thanksgiving parade in Chicago?
three hours
That year’s parade was broadcast for three hours, from 8 am to 11 am CST on WGN-TV9 and WGN-DT9. 1 in Chicago, and WGN America nationwide. This makes the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade one of only two parades (the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade being the other) to be broadcast in its entirety to a nationwide audience.
Where does the Chicago Christmas parade end?
the DuSable Bridge
The Grand Tree-Lighting Parade will travel south down Michigan Avenue from Oak Street to Wacker Drive at 5:30 p.m. and will conclude at around 7 p.m. with fireworks over the Chicago River at the DuSable Bridge.
Where can I watch Chicago Thanksgiving Parade?
Our TV, Radio, and Live Stream Partners!
- 59.3 VPOD TV will simulcast the live stream of the parade on their digital substation.
- VPOD will also live stream the parade on their website and all VPOD social media platforms.
- VPOD also has a Roku channel.
- VPOD will air an encore presentation on Thanksgiving afternoon.
Is there a Chicago Thanksgiving Parade 2021?
Date. The Chicago parade is on Thanksgiving Day as always, which in 2021 falls on Thursday 25th November.
How long does Chicago Thanksgiving Parade last?
That year’s parade was broadcast for three hours, from 8 am to 11 am CST on WGN-TV9 and WGN-DT9. 1 in Chicago, and WGN America nationwide. This makes the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade one of only two parades (the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade being the other) to be broadcast in its entirety to a nationwide audience.
Is Chicago having a Thanksgiving parade in 2021?
The Chicago Thanksgiving Parade returns to city streets for the 2021 holiday, parade organizers announced. Chicago’s free Thanksgiving parade, which turns 87 this year, steps off at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 25, from the corner of State Street and Ida B. Wells Drive and travels north on State Street to Randolph Street.
How can I watch the Chicago Thanksgiving Day Parade?
Our TV, Radio, and Live Stream Partners!
- 59.3 VPOD TV will simulcast the live stream of the parade on their digital substation.
- VPOD will also live stream the parade on their website and all VPOD social media platforms.
- VPOD also has a Roku channel.
- VPOD will air an encore presentation on Thanksgiving afternoon.