America’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Photo of the Week: America’s Thanksgiving Parade 2023

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Kermit the Frog,a large green hot air balloon with a white trimmed red Santa hat, floats down the road. In the foreground and background are green-costumed balloon handlers. The gray stone-front of the Cathedral of St. Paul can be seen in the background.

It was a cold morning for this year’s America’s Thanksgiving Parade this week in Detroit, Michigan.

Temperature in the high 30’s Farenheit and a brisk wind out of the northwest kept me bundled up with a plaid blanket over my legs.

Thankfully no rain or snow was forecast for the day!

Along with thousands of other folks lining the streets, we watched dozens of floats, marching bands, clowns, Big Heads, and hot air balloons make their way down Woodward Avenue from the Cultural Center Historic Center to downtown Detroit.

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Photo of the Week: America’s Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit

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Clear blue skies, bright sunshine, cool temperatures, and little to no breeze greeting parade watchers in Detroit for the annual America’s Thanksgiving Parade down Woodward Avenue. It was the first time in three years I’ve attended the parade in person. Gorgeous day! It was wonderful to watch the floats, marching bands, clowns, Big Heads, dancing… Continue reading Photo of the Week: America’s Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit

Photo of the Week: Celebrating the 93rd Thanksgiving Day Parade in Detroit

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Sesame Street favorite Elmo wearing a white-trimmed hat

I was up early before the sun rose on Thanksgiving Day.

Not to start making rolls and side dishes to accompany our turkey dinner later in the day.

I was on my way to Detroit to watch the annual Thanksgiving Day parade in person, along with thousands of other people who joined me on a cold, gray morning to line Woodward Avenue.

Now known as America’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, this year’s parade didn’t disappoint with its imaginative floats, fantastic multi-story balloons, clowns, and Big Heads. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Celebrating the 93rd Thanksgiving Day Parade in Detroit

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