Chicago Thanksgiving Parade

06/20/2026

The energy in Chicago is contagious…we bring the show, you bring the vibes!

06/09/2026

😃 Big smiles, big waves 👋 and big time memories on State Street!

The 92nd Chicago Thanksgiving Parade is shaping up to be one of best parades our city 🌆 has ever seen.

Want to be a part of this magical day? Head over to www.ChiParade.com to learn more about volunteering, performing and viewing the parade!

06/03/2026

What a wonderful collaboration!

05/26/2026

The countdown is ON!!!
6️⃣ months from today, we will see your smiling faces on State Street!

🎉November 26, 2026 🦃

www.ChiParade.com

05/15/2026

🥁The parade ends. 🎅
The rivalry begins. 🐻 🦁

Watch the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade lead straight into Bears vs. Lions on CBS Chicago!

05/14/2026

🗳️Vote now to help Chicago win Best Big City in the U.S. for the 10th straight year in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards!

Our city, the best city. 🏙️

LINK TO VOTE: https://www.cntraveler.com/story/vote-readers-choice-awards

05/08/2026

IMPORTANT!!
Our new website was launched in February. If you happened to apply to participate or perform in the 2026 Chicago Thanksgiving Parade prior to February, even if you received confirmation of your acceptance, we need you to REAPPLY.
We know it's a pain to do everything twice, but we don't want to have anyone missing out on important parade updates, so we kindly ask you to reapply.

If you have questions and aren't sure if you filled out the right application, we are happy to look up your unit and confirm. Just send us a message here on social or email our team.

This parade is shaping up to be the BIGGEST and most vibrant parade in decades. We can't wait to see your smiling faces on State Street!

05/06/2026

Memories created right here in the heart 🧡 of Chicago on State Street last a lifetime.

05/02/2026

So proud of our 2025 Grand Marshal, Chef Blāque! Did you see him beat Bobby Flay!?

05/01/2026

We can't wait to feel the rumble as The Pride of the Dakotas Marching Band marches on State Street!

The Pride of the Dakotas Marching Band will join the Chicago Thanksgiving Day Parade in fall 2026. More than 300 Jackrabbits will travel to the Windy City.