Guests will enjoy a star-studded black tie evening in Detroit during the annual Hob Nobble Gobble® presented by Ford Motor Company on Friday, November 21, from 6:30 – 10:30 p.m. at Ford Field. This premier fundraising event will celebrate 88 years of Parade Tradition in Detroit to benefit The Parade Company, creator and producer of America's Thanksgiving Parade® presented by Art Van and Ford Fireworks.
"We are grateful for the generosity of Ford Motor Company and all of our fabulous sponsors and partners who continue to support this magical evening," said Tony Michaels, president & CEO of The Parade Company. "As one of the most anticipated events in Detroit, Hob Nobble Gobble® helps to ensure that America's Thanksgiving Parade® presented by Art Van remains one of the greatest parades in the country."
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"Ford Motor Company is proud to support Hob Nobble Gobble, a spectacular family tradition in Detroit," said Jim Vella, president, Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services. "This event supports a great gem in our community that showcases not only Detroit, but our entire region."
The night will shine with headline entertainment from pop artists MKTO, Courtesy of CBS Radio's 98.7 AMP. Bursting onto the music scene in 2013 with single "Thank You", MKTO kicked off their American Dream Tour during the summer of 2014. American rapper, actor and television host Vanilla Ice will also perform during this spectacular evening.
The event will feature a Carnival Midway with fabulous new rides, delicious cuisine and live entertainment from end zone to end zone for kids and adults alike. Watch in awe as John Cassidy, Guinness World Records® holder, creates balloon magic. Enjoy special performances by The Fred Hill Briefcase Drill Team, Fifty Amp Fuse, the famous Parade of stars featuring dancing elves, thunderous sounds of the marching band and Santa Claus. Master of Ceremonies for the evening is Paul W. Smith from News/Talk 760 WJR.
WDIV-TV Local 4 will air a live, primetime Hob Nobble Gobble special from 8:00-8:30 p.m.
For 25 years, Hob Nobble Gobble® presented by Ford Motor Company has helped to raise funds for The Parade Company to produce America's Thanksgiving Parade® presented by Art Van. Tickets are limited and are on sale now. Prices range from $350 - $1,000, with $200 ticket for children six and under. To purchase tickets or for more information visit theparade.org or call 313-923-7400.
Themed "Walking on Sunshine", America's Thanksgiving Parade® presented by Art Van will step off at 8:50 a.m. at the corner of Woodward Avenue and Kirby, adjacent to the Detroit Institute of Arts in Midtown, and end at Congress just south of Campus Martius Park in downtown Detroit. Parade Grand Marshals American Ice Dancing Gold Medalists Meryl Davis and Charlie White will lead the parade by some of Detroit's most notable landmarks including the Detroit Institute of Arts, Orchestra Hall, Comerica Park, the Fox Theatre and Campus Martius Park during its over three mile march along Woodward Avenue.
Recognized as one of the best Thanksgiving parades in the country by U.S. News & World Report Travel,
the two-hour parade will be featured on WDIV-TV Local 4, including a one-hour national broadcast reaching more than 140 major cities across the country. News/Talk 760 WJR will also broadcast live from the parade route.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 189,000 employees and 65 plants worldwide, the company's automotive brands include Ford and Lincoln. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford and its products worldwide, please visit http://corporate.ford.com.
About The Parade Company
Founded in 1984, The Parade Company is a not-for-profit organization governed by the Michigan Thanksgiving Parade Foundation whose board of directors is comprised of key civic and corporate leaders in the greater Detroit region. The Parade Company is celebrating 88 years of Parade tradition in Detroit and is committed to funding, creating and executing the best family events in Michigan. The Parade Company staff, board of directors and thousands of parade volunteers work year-round to bring a wide variety of magnificent events to the City of Detroit and the region including the Ford Fireworks and America's Thanksgiving Parade® presented by Art Van Furniture. Follow The Parade Company on Facebook and Twitter.