Chicago Thanksgiving Day Parade Route 2024. The parade is held on thanksgiving day and runs from 8 am until 11 am. Celebrating its 90th year, chicago’s thanksgiving event on state street debuted in 1934 as the christmas caravan.
Chicago’s annual thanksgiving day parade will soon step off, kicking off the holiday with balloons, floats, music and more downtown. Experience the excitement of one of chicago’s most beloved holiday traditions in person.