- Date & time
- Thursday, November 26, 2026 · 8:00 AM
- Location
- State Street, Chicago, IL · State Street from Ida B. Wells Drive to Randolph Street, Chicago, IL
- Admission
- Free
- Parking / transit
- Downtown street closures are expected; CTA and Metra are recommended.
- Organizer
- Chicago Festival Association
The Chicago Thanksgiving Parade returns to State Street with giant balloons, marching bands, equestrian groups, dancers and performers.
The free parade travels north from Ida B. Wells Drive to Randolph Street from 8–11 a.m.
Source: Official event website
Information last verified: July 28, 2026