Upcoming Events at State Street
Thu Nov 22, 8:00 AM - Fri Nov 23, 11:00 AM
State Street
State Street, Chicago, IL 60602
Community: Downtown Chicago
Description
With a Brand New Name, CFA Events Teams Up with Chicago Entrepreneur, Television Personality and Businessman Marcus Lemonis for a Multi-Year Title Sponsorship of the Parade
Event Details
Boasting a slew of festive participants from places across the globe including The Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Switzerland and even The North Pole, the 85th Annual Uncle Dan’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is set to bring more than 20 talented marching bands, 13 festive floats, 16 staged theatrical performances, 11 equestrian groups, several cultural groups, inflatables, celebrity guests, thousands of dedicated volunteers and more to Chicago for the 2018 parade. One of the most popular holiday celebrations in the city and the country, taking place Thursday, November 22, 2018 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., this free, family-friendly parade runs on State Street from Congress to Randolph in an annual celebration with sights and sounds for attendees of all ages.
Attracting hundreds of thousands of spectators each year, the 2018 lineup includes more than 90 diverse and remarkable groups and guests for a total of almost 5,000 walking participants including the Harlem Globetrotters, John Vincent, Miss Illinois, Chicago’s favorite fun-loving bird and Parade mascot, Teddy Turkey, and a fan-favorite, Santa Claus. This year’s highlights include the City of Zurich Police Band, Royal Bahamas Police Force Marching Band, Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Human Rhythm Project, Boys Scouts of America, Chicago Boyz Acrobatic Team, Mandala South Asian Performing Arts, the American Sidesaddle Association, Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament and many more. Staged performances will feature top talent including the Ballet Folklorico Sones Mexicanos, A&A Ballet, Miss Saigon and WaistWatchers The Musical! as they flow through downtown Chicago.
Attendees making their way downtown on Thanksgiving Day are invited to experience the parade in style with VIP access as an individual sponsor. With limited, show-center seating available, VIP ticketholders get the best view of the parade from the television zone, which is the only on-site location to see the staged performances that appear on TV right before their eyes, in addition to the full parade. Tickets for VIP access to the parade are $60 and are available for purchase online.
The parade is broadcast live nationally on WGN America and in Chicagoland on WGN9. The parade is re-broadcast at 1 p.m. Thanks
Attracting hundreds of thousands of spectators each year, the 2018 lineup includes more than 90 diverse and remarkable groups and guests for a total of almost 5,000 walking participants including the Harlem Globetrotters, John Vincent, Miss Illinois, Chicago’s favorite fun-loving bird and Parade mascot, Teddy Turkey, and a fan-favorite, Santa Claus. This year’s highlights include the City of Zurich Police Band, Royal Bahamas Police Force Marching Band, Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Human Rhythm Project, Boys Scouts of America, Chicago Boyz Acrobatic Team, Mandala South Asian Performing Arts, the American Sidesaddle Association, Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament and many more. Staged performances will feature top talent including the Ballet Folklorico Sones Mexicanos, A&A Ballet, Miss Saigon and WaistWatchers The Musical! as they flow through downtown Chicago.
Attendees making their way downtown on Thanksgiving Day are invited to experience the parade in style with VIP access as an individual sponsor. With limited, show-center seating available, VIP ticketholders get the best view of the parade from the television zone, which is the only on-site location to see the staged performances that appear on TV right before their eyes, in addition to the full parade. Tickets for VIP access to the parade are $60 and are available for purchase online.
The parade is broadcast live nationally on WGN America and in Chicagoland on WGN9. The parade is re-broadcast at 1 p.m. Thanks
