Guide to Thanksgiving (Eve & Parade) In Detroit
Guide to Thanksgiving (Eve & Parade) In Detroit
The 93rd annual America’s Thanksgiving Day Parade kicks off at the corner of Putnam + Woodward @ 8:45 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2019. Here are the details you need to know to catch all of the action.
Iconic floats old (and new) will travel down Woodward Avenue with marching bands, entertainers and celebrity guests, including America’s Got Talent sensations, the Detroit Youth Choir as the Grand Marshals. Find your spot along the 2.3 mile route and watch the show. There is plenty of accessible seating but if you want to save a spot, Grandstand Tickets are for sale from The Parade Company.
Want more parade details? Check out The Parade Company’s website here for information about road closures, parking and other important details.
Where to Watch // Where to Park
You can watch the parade anywhere on Woodward between Kirby and Congress. Here are some easy addresses to plug into the GPS. There will be heavy traffic and road closures, to find a great place to park click here.
- Detroit Institute of Arts // 5200 Woodward Ave
- Detroit Public Library // 5201 Woodward Ave
- Detroit Symphony Orchestra // 3711 Woodward Ave
- MSU Detroit Center // 3408 Woodward Ave
- Little Caesar Arena // 2645 Woodward Ave
- Comerica Park // 2100 Woodward Ave
- Grand Circus Park // 23 E Adams Ave
- Premier Underground Parking // 1206 Woodward Ave
- Campus Martius // 1 Campus Martius
Where to Warm Up
Warm up before or after the parade with breakfast at one of these favorites.
- Hockeytown Cafe //2301 Woodward Ave // 8am to 12pm
- The Whitney //4421 Woodward Ave // 7am to 9am
- New Order Coffee // 3100 Woodward // 6am to 1pm
- District Market // 2645 Woodward Avenue // 6am to 12pm
- The Hudson Cafe // 1241 Woodward Ave // 7am to 12pm
- Avalon Bakery //1049 Woodward Ave // 6am to 1pm
- Starbucks // 777 Woodward Ave & 2211 Woodward Ave // 6am to 9pm
- Grand Trunk Pub // 612 Woodward Ave // 8am to 2pm
- Townhouse // 500 Woodward Ave // 8am to 2pm
More to Celebrate
Round up the friends from the ‘good ole days’ and get drinks before going to a concert, wake up and run the river, watch the Lions battle for the NFC North or dance off dinner – there’s always something to do in Detroit.
Wednesday, November 27
- Funsgiving @ Punch Bowl Social
- Hello, Dolly! @ Fisher Theatre
- Red Wings v. Maple Leafs @ Little Caesars Arena
- Danny Brown @ Majestic
- Share the Warmth @ Central Kitchen + Bar
Thursday, November 28
Friday, November 29
- The Illusionists @ Fox Theatre
- Pistons v. Hornets @ Little Caesars Arena
- Sippin’ Santa’s Surf Shack @ The Skip
Saturday, November 30
- Michigan v. Ohio State Watch Party @ Beacon Park
- Red Wings v. Capitals @ Little Caesars Arena
- The Nutcracker @ Michigan Opera Theatre
- Silent Disco @ Beacon Park
- The Swingles: Winter Tale @ Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Need to man the turkey, don’t like braving the cold? Turn on WDIV Local 4 from 10am to 12pm and watch on tv!
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