America’s Thanksgiving Parade, presented by Gardner White, is a tradition that attracts people from all over to visit downtown Detroit.

Santa Claus received a special gift from the Detroit mayor amid America's Thanksgiving Parade.

America’s Thanksgiving Parade is where memories are made, and it’s been that way for generations of Metro Detroiters.

Warehouse tours are available

Clowns will make their way down Woodward Ave. during the parade

Mike Tirico, U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, and Daniel Loepp have the honor

Furniture company is the presenting sponsor of the parade

10th year participating in Thanksgiving parade

The Parade Company is putting the finishes touches on this year’s parade

The popular parade costumes have been around for a century

Parade Company volunteer carry's on tradition

The best places to visit for Thanksgiving and the holiday by the numbers.

What could be better than riding down Woodward Avenue on Thanksgiving morning?

Santa Claus received a special gift from the Detroit mayor amid America's Thanksgiving Parade.

The spirit of Detroit is never more palpable or vibrant than it is during the holidays -- and that spirit is being recognized nationally this year.

The Parade Company provides tours all year.

WDIV-Local 4 is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, and the station’s leaders are planning to commemorate it in a special way.

One lucky winner is taking home a $2,000 Somerset Collection gift card this Thanksgiving!

One lucky winner is getting thousands of dollars to spend from Gardner White this Thanksgiving!

Three lucky winners are getting hundreds of dollars to spend, plus an appointment with a personal stylist, at Somerset Collection this Thanksgiving!

America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White returns to Detroit’s Woodward Avenue today and Local 4 has you covered on all the action.

There are some road closures you should be aware of if you plan on heading into Downtown Detroit on Thursday for America’s Thanksgiving Parade Presented by Gardner White.

America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White returns to Detroit’s Woodward Avenue today and Local 4 has you covered on all the action.

Voting opens at 8 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning and closes Sunday at 8 p.m. Tell us who you think stole the show by voting below!

Voting starts at 8 a.m. Thanksgiving morning and runs through Sunday at 8 p.m.

It’s a great way to kick off the holiday season -- so please join us for this huge party live from Ford Field, with Jason Carr and Tati Amare.

The Parade Company has announced its line-up of celebrity guests and recognized icons that will appear for America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White live on Woodward Avenue on Thanksgiving morning.

A new “It All Starts Here!” float will make its debut in this year’s America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White.

NBA Veteran and “Fab Five” Legend Jalen Rose and Detroit Reverend Dr. Wendell Anthony will serve as Grand Marshals for the 96th America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White.

A special new float paraded through Downtown Detroit during America’s Thanksgiving Parade: Henry Ford Health System’s new “Making the Impossible Possible.”

Santa Claus has returned to Detroit this Thanksgiving -- but instead of giving away gifts, he’s receiving a special one himself.

Marla Drutz is leaving WDIV Local 4 for retirement.

Rachel Stewart, president of Gardner-White, joined Evrod and Rhonda on Thanksgiving morning to discuss the company’s excitement and commitment to America’s Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit.

Voting opens at 6 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning and closes Sunday at 11 p.m.

Vote for your favorite Marching Band and Choreography Team starting at 6 a.m. Thanksgiving morning

Watch live coverage of the 2021 America's Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit.

Watch live coverage of the 2021 America's Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit.

Watch live coverage of the 2021 America's Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit.

The bands, balloons, the floats, and of course Santa himself. Thursday morning we’re going to see one of the biggest and best events of the year: America’s Thanksgiving Parade.

Watch live coverage of the 2021 America's Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit.

America's Thanksgiving Parade Presented by Gardner-White is set for Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021 in Detroit.

America’s Thanksgiving Parade, presented by Gardner-White, will be live again this year from Woodward Avenue in Detroit.

America’s Thanksgiving Parade, presented by Gardner-White, will be live again this year from Woodward Avenue in Detroit.

We are only two and a half days away from America’s Thanksgiving Parade.

The 95th “America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner-White” is a cherished holiday tradition that originates from Detroit. The theme this year is “Love on Woodward.”

It’s a great way to kick off the holiday season -- so please join us for this huge party live from Ford Field.

The Parade Company revealed the winner of the Skillman Foundation float contest.

It’s a great way to kick off the holiday season -- so please join us for this huge party live from Ford Field.

The countdown is on for Detroit’s annual Thanksgiving day parade, and General Motors is drumming up excitement with the unveiling of their new float.

Stars will shine bright on Woodward Avenue this Thanksgiving morning.

What would Thanksgiving Day be without America’s Thanksgiving Parade? We’re just 57 days away from the signature event.

Ready for some fun news? Thursday kicks off National Ice Cream Month.

You voted for your favorite high school marching band that performed during “America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner-White” and it was a very close race -- your support was impressive this year. The results are in, and the winner of the Battle of the Bands is...St. Clair High School Marching Saints! The Parade Company will present the trophy pictured below to the Marching Saints. Battle of the Bands Winner Trophy (The Parade Company)Thanks to everyone who voted and the marching bands for all their hard work that made this year’s parade such a fun event. Another big thanks to The Parade Company for providing the trophy as they do each year.

Santa visited the city, as he always does on Thanksgiving, but this time was even more special. Watch the special moment above. More coverage: America’s Thanksgiving Parade special sectionView more Parade Floats here. “Santa is not going to be spreading any infections to anybody,” said Fauci, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert. “(He) is exempt from this because Santa, of all the good qualities, has a lot of good innate immunity.”Read more here.

Copyright 2020 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. The talented Angela Davis performs a Christmas classic in Downtown Detroit. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.

Copyright 2020 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. The Tina Marie School of Dance turkeys performed at the 2020 America’s Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.

Copyright 2020 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. The Tina Marie School of Dance turkeys performed at the 2020 America’s Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.

Copyright 2020 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. Watch the Saint Clair High School Marching Saints band perform at the 2020 America’s Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.

Copyright 2020 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. Watch the Chippewa Valley High School Big Reds Marching Band perform at the 2020 America’s Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit. Published: November 26, 2020, 11:25 am Updated: November 26, 2020, 11:44 amPublished: November 26, 2020, 11:25 am Updated: November 26, 2020, 11:44 amIf you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.

Here is the Big Head Corps at the 2020 America’s Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit. More coverage: America’s Thanksgiving Parade special sectionView more Parade Floats here.

Here is the “From Virtual to Reality ... Here For It All” float at the 2020 America’s Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit. More coverage: America’s Thanksgiving Parade special sectionView more Parade Floats here.

Copyright 2020 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. Watch the Monroe High School Trojan Marching Band perform at the 2020 America’s Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.

Copyright 2020 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. Here is Ford’s “Creating Tomorrow Together” float at the 2020 America’s Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.

Turkey Tom is part balloon and part float. This is his first appearance at America’s Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit. More coverage: America’s Thanksgiving Parade special section

Copyright 2020 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. Watch the Dakota High School Marching Band perform here. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.

Copyright 2020 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. Evrod thought he was safe this year. Think again. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.

Here is the Distinguished Clown Corps at the 2020 America’s Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit. More coverage: America’s Thanksgiving Parade special section

Copyright 2020 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. Watch the Carlson High School Marching Marauder Band perform here. Published: November 26, 2020, 10:27 am Updated: November 26, 2020, 10:41 amPublished: November 26, 2020, 10:27 am Updated: November 26, 2020, 10:41 amIf you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.

Copyright 2020 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. The Tina Marie School of Dance elves helped open the 2020 America’s Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.

Copyright 2020 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. Watch Paulina Jayne perform “Santa Baby” here from Downtown Detroit. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.

Copyright 2020 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. Angela Davis gives us a superb performance of “What Christmas Means to Me.”If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.

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Copyright 2020 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. Devin and Kimberly get us ready for a special America’s Thanksgiving Parade. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.

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Evrod Cassimy sings one of the tracks off of his new ‘A Cassimy Kind of Christmas’ EP. Watch above. More coverage: America’s Thanksgiving Parade special sectionMore: Musical performances from Thanksgiving parade morning

DETROIT – “America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner-White,” a holiday tradition that originates from Downtown Detroit, will be a TV and online-only event this year on Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit. Themed “We Are One Together,” this year’s parade will honor frontline workers and heroes of the COVID-19 crisis. TV Schedule:6 a.m. to 8 a.m. -- “Local 4 News Today: Special Thanksgiving Edition”8 a.m. to 9 a.m. -- “America’s Thanksgiving Parade Preview with Live in the D.”9 a.m. to Noon -- “America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner-White”Watch Live Coverage:PRIZES!! WHAT YOU’LL SEE:The parade will include floats, performers, helium balloons and Santa. Viewers will see both recorded and live elements hosted by WDIV-Local 4′s Devin Scillian, Kimberly Gill, Rhonda Walker and Evrod Cassimy.

To learn more about Rocket Mortgage’s “Building Hope for Homeless Veterans” program, go to AHomeForEveryVet.org. More coverage: America’s Thanksgiving Parade special section

Copyright 2020 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. Watch the interview with Margaret Trimer right here. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.

Here’s a look at how the floats get made for America’s Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit. More coverage: America’s Thanksgiving Parade special section

DETROIT – It’s a different year altogether. Tony Michaels talks to Rhonda Walker about what’s so different in this year’s “America’s Thanksgiving Parade.”More coverage: America’s Thanksgiving Parade special section

Todd Nissen is the director of communications for Ford Motor Company Fund. He joined us this Thanksgiving to talk about the fund’s partnership with “America’s Thanksgiving Parade.”Watch here. More coverage: America’s Thanksgiving Parade special section

Gardner-White is the proud presenting sponsor of the 2020 “America’s Thanksgiving Parade” in Detroit. Watch the interview with President Rachel Stewart above. More coverage: America’s Thanksgiving Parade special section

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is embracing the virtual shift amid the pandemic. Here’s an interview with CEO Dan Loepp about their new float in the 2020 America’s Thanksgiving Parade. More coverage: America’s Thanksgiving Parade special section

DETROIT – “America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner-White,” a holiday tradition that originates from Downtown Detroit, will be a TV and online-only event this year on Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit. Themed “We Are One Together,” this year’s parade will honor frontline workers and heroes of the COVID-19 crisis. TV Schedule:6 a.m. to 8 a.m. -- “Local 4 News Today: Special Thanksgiving Edition”8 a.m. to 9 a.m. -- “America’s Thanksgiving Parade Preview with Live in the D.”9 a.m. to Noon -- “America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner-White”Watch Live Coverage:PRIZES!! WHAT YOU’LL SEE:The parade will include floats, performers, helium balloons and Santa. Viewers will see both recorded and live elements hosted by WDIV-Local 4′s Devin Scillian, Kimberly Gill, Rhonda Walker and Evrod Cassimy.

DETROIT – We are hours away from the virtual America’s Thanksgiving Parade Thursday morning -- one of many things that will be different from past years. “It’s going to be enjoyable and it’s going to give people the opportunity to wake up on Thanksgiving morning and feel great,” said Tony Michaels, CEO and president of the Parade Company. The theme of the parade is “We Are One Together” -- a tribute to frontline workers and heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic. “The Grand Marshals this year are nine different people representing nine industries that were on the frontline and continue to be on the frontline,” Michaels said. Thanksgiving Morning Lineup:6 a.m. to 8 a.m. -- “Local 4 News Today: Special Thanksgiving Edition”8 a.m. to 9 a.m. -- “America’s Thanksgiving Parade Preview with Live in the D.”9 a.m. to Noon -- “America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner-White”

Here’s your chance to win $2,500! So many local musicians are missing the stage and performing. This holiday season working musicians won’t be entertaining at holiday parties, corporate events, or at their local music venues. Somerset Collection is thrilled to support Detroit musicians by holding the Tune Into Somerset Collection contest. Somerset is looking for piano players, harpists, guitarists and more to perform during the holidays safely for mallgoers.

And this year “America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner-White” will be a televised and online-only event. So, dust up on your Parade facts and prove to your family and friends that you are the ultimate fan! Take this quiz and see if you truly know what makes The Parade Company and Detroit’s “America’s Thanksgiving Parade” so special. “America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner-White” can only be seen on Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit.com (you can watch online from anywhere in the world!). Learn more about WDIV Insider - and sign up here!

“America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner-White,” a holiday tradition that originates from Downtown Detroit, will be a TV and online-only event this year on Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit.com. Themed “We Are One Together,” this year’s parade will honor frontline workers and heroes of the COVID-19 crisis. Statement from Tony Michaels, President and CEO of the Parade Company:“America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White is a virtual, televised-only production. Then, at 8 a.m., Jason Carr and Tati Amare host “America’s Thanksgiving Parade Preview with Live in the D.”“America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner-White” starts at 9 a.m. Thanksgiving morning, including a one-hour syndicated national broadcast from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. reaching more 185 major cities across the country (check local TV listings). Viewers will see both recorded and live elements hosted by WDIV-Local 4′s Devin Scillian, Kimberly Gill, Rhonda Walker and Evrod Cassimy.

DETROIT – With a few days left before the annual America’s Thanksgiving Parade, the Skillman Foundation and Parade Company unveiled the winner of the foundation’s float design contest. “The Skillman Foundation is happy to have been able to sponsor a float designed by young people for 29 years in a row,” said Tonya Allen, CEO and president of Skillman Foundation. “We’re excited about it and we’re glad that the Parade Company could pull off this fantastic day despite the pandemic.”The float was designed by 13-year-old John Baker IV. “I’m very fortunate that it got picked because all of the other honorable mentions were amazing,” he said. On Thanksgiving morning, coverage begins at 6 a.m. on WDIV-Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit.com with a special edition of Local 4 News Today hosted by Rhonda Walker, Evrod Cassimy and Brandon Roux.

DETROIT – America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner-White will still happen this year, but without crowds and for a TV and web audience only. In order to keep the tradition going, Parade Company President and CEO Tony Michaels said this year’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will be unlike anything we’ve seen before. We’re just getting plans together for this virtual event.”This year’s theme is “We Are One Together.” The parade will honor frontline workers and heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic. “We want everyone to know you’re going to see a great great show with all the great floats and a lot of great things happening presented by Gardener White,” Michaels said. READ: 2020 ‘America’s Thanksgiving Parade’ will be live televised and online-only event this year

DETROIT – America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner-White will still happen this year, but without crowds for a TV and web audience only. This year’s theme is “We Are One Together.” The parade will honor frontline workers and heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic. READ: 2020 ‘America’s Thanksgiving Parade’ will be live televised and online-only event this yearRead a statement from Tony Michaels, President & CEO below:”America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White is a virtual, televised-only production. With our partner WDIV Local 4 we will deliver a beautiful broadcast to everyone in Detroit and across the country. This tradition is part of our lives and the broadcast will reach millions in the safety of their homes.”

Major announcement about America’s Thanksgiving ParadePublished: November 19, 2020, 12:17 pmThe parade will include floats, performers, helium balloons and Santa. Viewers will see both recorded and live elements hosted by WDIV-Local 4′s Devin Scillian, Kimberly Gill, Rhonda Walker and Evrod Cassimy.

DETROIT – With the 2020 America’s Thanksgiving Parade just one week away, sneak previews of new floats are beginning to surface. This year, two foundations have teamed up to showcase an initiative that focuses on the success of Detroit children at the parade. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 America’s Thanksgiving Parade, presented by Gardner White, will be live televised and streamed online only. On Thanksgiving morning, coverage begins at 6 a.m. on WDIV-Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit.com with a special edition of Local 4 News Today hosted by Rhonda Walker, Evrod Cassimy and Brandon Roux. Learn more: 2020 ‘America’s Thanksgiving Parade’ will be live televised and online-only event this year

Voting starts at 6 a.m. Thanksgiving morning and runs through Sunday at 11 p.m. Choose your favorite marching band in “America’s Thanksgiving Parade Presented by Gardner White” below!

“America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner-White,” a holiday tradition that originates from downtown Detroit, will be a TV and online-only event this year on Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit.com. Themed “We Are One Together,” this year’s parade will honor frontline workers and heroes of the COVID-19 crisis. Thanksgiving Morning Lineup:6 a.m. to 8 a.m. -- “Local 4 News Today: Special Thanksgiving Edition”8 a.m. to 9 a.m. -- “America’s Thanksgiving Parade Preview with Live in the D.”9 a.m. to Noon -- “America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner-White”Morning coverage begins at 6 a.m. on WDIV-Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit.com with a special edition of Local 4 News Today hosted by Rhonda Walker, Evrod Cassimy and Brandon Roux. Then, at 8 a.m., Jason Carr and Tati Amare host “America’s Thanksgiving Parade Preview with Live in the D.”“America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner-White” starts at 9 a.m. Thanksgiving morning, including a one-hour syndicated national broadcast from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. reaching more 185 major cities across the country (check local TV listings). NOTE: This year, crowds will not be allowed to gather to watch the parade, and the 38th Annual Strategic Staffing Solutions Turkey Trot will take place virtually – not in downtown Detroit.

Gardner-White introduced their first-ever float today, “There’s No Place Like Home,” that will make its debut in the 94th “America’s Thanksgiving Parade® presented by Gardner-White.” This year marks the Michigan-based and family-owned furniture retailer’s first year as presenting sponsor of the iconic Detroit Parade. Built by The Parade Company, Gardner-White’s new float, “There’s No Place Like Home” embodies the warmth and comfort of a family home. The front of float depicts a working, swinging door that visually welcomes you onto the float and into a dining room set for a delicious Thanksgiving dinner. “America’s Thanksgiving Parade® presented by Gardner-White” is set to go as a live televised-only and online-only event on Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit.com. Then, at 8 a.m., Jason Carr and Tati Amare host “America’s Thanksgiving Parade Preview with Live in the D.”“America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner-White” starts at 9 a.m. Thanksgiving morning, including a one-hour syndicated national broadcast from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. reaching more 185 major cities across the country (check local TV listings).

We’re talking about the 38th annual S3 Turkey Trot, of course, but this year it’s going VIRTUAL. The Thanksgiving day race offers runners the 10K and 5K Strategic Staffing Solutions Turkey Trot and the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mashed Potato Mile. All runners receive the official collectors S3 Turkey Trot race shirt and medal! Be a part of this great tradition and one of the largest virtual races in Michigan! This year’s “America’s Thanksgiving Parade® presented by Gardner-White” is a live televised-only event on WDIV-Local 4, in partnership with The Parade Company.

“America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner-White,” a holiday tradition that originates from Detroit, will go forward without crowds for a TV and web audience only. “America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner-White” is recognized as the Best Holiday Parade by USA Today, two years running, 2018 and 2019. As producers, The Parade Company developed a creative and thoughtful approach to continue the 94-year tradition during these unprecedented times. The event benefits the Michigan Thanksgiving Parade Foundation. Related: Gardner-White to be presenting sponsor of America’s Thanksgiving Parade

DETROIT – Gardner-White will be a presenting sponsor of America’s Thanksgiving Parade this fall. The new name of the event is America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner-White. The parade is in its 94th year and is produced by The Parade Company and WDIV Local 4. “We are elated to welcome Gardner-White to The Parade Company family and are incredibly grateful to have a partner whose commitment signifies an exciting future for America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner-White,” said Tony Michaels, President and CEO of The Parade Company. The sponsorship represents a three-year partnership with the Parade Company.

The Allen Park Marching Band performs at the 2019 America's Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.