Jerry Ball

McDonald's Thanksgiving Parade Returns to Downtown Chicago Today

Millions of parade-goers will kick off Thanksgiving Day amidst sky-high balloons, dazzling equestrian units, the nation's top marching bands, talented dance troupes and the best in varied cultural entertainment. This year's McDonald's Thanksgiving Parade will take place LIVE on State Street between Congress Parkway and Randolph Street in downtown Chicago on Thanksgiving Day, today, November 22, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (CST). For those not on the street for the cherished annual parade, the festivities will be broadcast live on WGN-9 Chicago and WGN America.