October flew by! Put on your running shoes and get ready for Thanksgiving Day 2024, which will be on Thursday, November 28. Thanksgiving is an American family gathering of gratitude, celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November each year.
Take things a bit slow this month as you remind yourself of the power of gratitude for the little things. Spend meaningful time with family & friends inside the home for a feast unique to your traditions.
There is ample time to get your exercise in with fun activities and the classic Turkey Trot in Downtown Detroit. Not to mention, a brunch at The Whitney with parade views. Bleacher views are a fun feature this year for America’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in Detroit. Don’t miss the Lions’ game!
Detroitisit rounded up a scrumptious list of things to do in Detroit for Thanksgiving this November. Get a load of the good stuff, give back to the community, get active, feast, and be grateful.
CELEBRATE MILES OF SMILES AT THE 98TH AMERICA’S THANKSGIVING PARADE, PHOTO @PARADECOMPANY ON INSTAGRAM
AMERICA’S THANKSGIVING PARADE
Date & Time: Thursday, November 28
The highly praised parade on Detroit’s Woodward Avenue is back to give the people a sight to see, including Santa Claus! This list of celebratory events this Detroit Thanksgiving 2024 is loud & proud to announce the 98th America’s Thanksgiving Parade. It all starts right in front of the Detroit Historical Museum as the streets storm with color. Expect an extraordinary palate of iconic stars, standout floats, towering balloons, and a command-full march throughout. Perhaps you know someone in the band, on the dance team, or anyone else in the enormous entertainment section of the parade! Click HERE for more information. Be part of history, stay updated on the anticipatory lineup, and see what surprises are in-store!
Location: Parade begins at Woodward Avenue and Kirby in Midtown and ends in downtown Detroit.
JOIN S3 TURKEY TROT, PHOTO @S3TURKEYTROT ON INSTAGRAM
STRATEGIC STAFFING SOLUTIONS TURKEY TROT
Starting times: 10K and Mile: 7:30 am., 5K: 8:30 am
Detroit Thanksgiving 2024 has some of the best traditions to help keep you active with things to do in Detroit this November. Does your family enjoy the adrenaline of getting up at dusk to take part in the largest spectator crowd in Michigan for Downtown Detroit’s annual Turkey Trot? Throw on a costume and be your best turkey! America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White gets an early start to the action with the Strategic Staffing Solutions Turkey Trot, presented by Gardner White. The S3 Turkey Trot is now surpassing 40 years! Get everyone involved with these race options: 10k/5k/1 mile and combo events. Stroll your way through the whole thing if you’re so inclined. Click HERE to view The Parade Company Detroit website for more details and to register.
KICK OFF AMERICA’S THANKSGIVING PARADE WITH THE S3 TURKEY TROT, PHOTO @PARADECOMPANY ON INSTAGRAM
ANNUAL THANKSGIVING PARADE BRUNCH
Date & Time: Thursday, November 28 from 7:30 am to 11:00 am
Everyone knows about the Thanksgiving Day Parade, but not everyone knows about the annual Thanksgiving Parade Brunch held at The Whitney. Celebrate Thanksgiving Day in sophistication with an all-you-can-eat brunch. Plenty of drinks to go around, including champagne, mimosas, Bloody Marys, and all non-alcoholic drinks. Adult tickets – $149, kid tickets (10 & under) – $99. Price includes valet parking, brunch with community seating, parade seats, tax, and gratuity along with a “Goodie Box” and a special surprise gift to be enjoyed while watching the parade. Be treated and click HERE for more information and to purchase a non-refundable ticket. All guests require a ticket.
Location: 4421 Woodward Avenue, Detroit
SPIRIT OF DETROIT STATUE SPORTING LIONS NFL JERSEY, PHOTO DETROITISIT
FILL UP ON FOOTBALL AT FORD FIELD
Date & Time: Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions — 12:30 pm on CBS
Detroit Thanksgiving 2024 is touching down to give you the best things to do in Detroit this November. The Lions take on the Chicago Bears at Ford Field, with a 12:30 p.m. kick-off. The NFL Thanksgiving game will be broadcast nationally on CBS. Several families make it a priority to not miss watching football when it airs on Thanksgiving day. Some also make it a tradition to watch the game live in-person. Detroiters have a chance to cheer on their favorite players at Ford Field. Let’s go Lions! Detroit’s 85th Thanksgiving Day Classic is on November 18th, so you can get a head start on the games.
Game Day Location: Ford Field 2000 Brush St, Detroit
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