Exploring Everyday Philadelphia

The oldest Thanksgiving Day Parade in the country, the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade on Nov. 27, 8:30 a.m.-noon, presents family-friendly festive holiday fun to enjoy. Filled with floats, balloons (like Kermit the Frog, Winnie the Pooh, Curious George, Cookie Monster, and many more), marching bands, musical numbers, celebrity guests (like Kelly Ripa, Pat Sajak, Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Santa Claus, and many more), and dance teams like the Eagles cheerleaders help Philadelphia celebrate Thanksgiving in style. The parade starts at 20^th and Market Street and goes along Benjamin Franklin Parkway - the best vantage points are the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Eakins Oval, and Logan Circle.

Be sure to wear your coats and stop by the Campbell’s Winter Wonderland Expo tent for hot chocolate and special giveaways. If you can’t make it to the parade in person, check out the ABC network on channel 6, one of the parade’s sponsors, at 8:30 a.m.