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What time does the 2016 Detroit Thanksgiving parade start?

America's Thanksgiving Parade by Art Van steps off at 8:50 a.m.

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DETROIT – The 2016 America's Thanksgiving Parade by Art Van in Detroit steps off at 8:50 a.m. from the corner of Kirby and Woodward Avenue in Midtown Detroit. 

The parade goes live on WDIV Local 4 at 10 a.m. at Grand River and Woodward. You can also watch parade coverage -- including the three-hour pre-parade show -- live streamed here ClickOnDetroit.com.

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Here's more information you need for the parade: 

Weather Forecast 

Cloudy, but dry, with a high of 42 degrees at noon. Local 4Cast

Parking 

Anywhere along Woodward Avenue. You can get info on specific lots and road closures here

Where to watch 

Anywhere along Woodward Avenue from Kirby in Midtown to Campus Martius offers a view of the parade. 

Turkey Trot 

No race day registrations for the Turkey Trot 10K/5K or Mash Potato Mile. Here's the schedule of race-day events.

Battle of the Bands and Best Choreography 

Vote for the best marching band and best choreography around a float here. Voting closes Sunday night. 

Contests 

Win a Somerset Collection gift card!