Chicago Thanksgiving Parade

09/18/2026

09/17/2026

Introducing our first Official Charity Partner for the 2026 Chicago Thanksgiving Parade, Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation! 💜

Supporting the wonderful work of the Treasure Chest Foundation is a simple way to bring joy to children here in Chicago and across the country during their most difficult days.

🥰We are proud to highlight this amazing organization!

09/14/2026

🧡Joy and gratitude are on display at the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade! We believe our volunteers and sponsors are the reason State Street comes alive and is filled with magic on Thanksgiving morning.

Will you join us? Bring your family, church group, school organization, community/civic group to volunteer with some of the most fun and energetic Teddy Turkey fans we know! 🦃

We still have plenty of areas for volunteers to select from, even🎈 Balloon Handlers! Volunteers receive a swag bag, rain gear (just in case), coupons and invitation to our Volunteer Thank You Party with over $5,000 in prizes up for grabs...seriously, it's worth it!

Head over to our website to learn more about becoming part of the team that creates these kind of smiles.

🦃Chicago Thanksgiving Parade
📅Thursday, November 26, 2026
📍State Street from Ida B. Wells to Randolph
⏰8-10AM
🧡STEP OFF AT 7:45AM -**NEW TIME**
🖥️CBS Chicago

09/11/2026

Volunteers are ALL SMILES on Thanksgiving morning! We are looking for volunteers in these areas:

🎈Balloon Handlers
☑ Disband Crew
💩Poo Crew
⏰Staging
🦃Hospitality
🇺🇸Banner Carriers
📣Parade Ambassadors
❗Block Marshals

Join more than 500 volunteers who help create magic on State Street!

09/10/2026

🦃We just couldn't resist sharing! We have a very limited quantity of custom Teddy Turkey Plushies available for pre-order.

🛒These are entering production now and will be ready to ship by November 10th or available for pick up at the merch tent on Thanksgiving morning.

Teddy is the official mascot of the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade. He was originally designed by the team at Fabulous Inflatables and Dynamic Displays. We are grateful to them for allowing us to create this special piece of memorabilia to celebrate our 92nd parade.

09/09/2026

Just marching by to add a little color to your day! 🫟

State Street will come alive with thousands of performers for the 92nd Chicago Thanksgiving Parade. Don't miss it!

🦃Chicago Thanksgiving Parade
📅Thursday, November 26, 2026
📍State Street from Ida B. Wells to Randolph
⏰8-10AM
🧡STEP OFF AT 7:45AM -**NEW TIME**
🖥️CBS Chicago

09/08/2026

🎉Let’s Go! 🧡

09/04/2026

🎈Make magical memories on State Street with your family at the 92nd Chicago Thanksgiving Parade!

Be sure to snag an Individual Parade Sponsorship for the best views.

🦃Chicago Thanksgiving Parade
📅Thursday, November 26, 2026
📍State Street from Ida B. Wells to Randolph
⏰8-10AM
🧡STEP OFF AT 7:45AM -**NEW TIME**
🖥️CBS Chicago

09/02/2026

🧐Curious about what type of Volunteer positions we have for the 92nd Chicago Thanksgiving Parade?

Banner Carriers are an integral part of the event, providing a visual thank you to our wonderful marketing partners! 🧡

If you are interested in volunteering, head over to www.ChiParade.com/volunteer to learn more and sign up!

08/29/2026

We are obsessed with Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory! Seriously, the best way to kick off your Saturday is by dropping in for a box of goodies. 🤤