See this Michigan gold medalist at Americaโs Thanksgiving Parade
Nick Baumgartner, gold medalist in the Team Snowboard Cross event, is in Detroit for Americaโs Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White. He joined Michelle Oliver and Meredith Bruckner on โLive in the Dโ to discuss his accomplishments, and tomorrowโs holiday celebration.
Local 4 takes you inside the first big party of the holiday season!
WDIV takes viewers live, right in the middle of all the excitement at the annual โHob Nobble Gobble presented by Fordโ at Ford Field on Friday, November 18. Itโs the first big party of the holiday season celebrating โAmericaโs Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White.โ
A peek behind the scenes of Americaโs Thanksgiving Parade
We are now less than 10 days away from one of the biggest events of the year - Americaโs Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardener White. The push is on to get everything ready, so we invited Tony Michaels, the President, and CEO of the Parade Company to sit down with hosts Jason Carr and Tati Amare to let us know all that is happening behind the scenes before the big day.
Celebrity guests, icons announced for Americaโs Thanksgiving Parade Presented by Gardner White
The Parade Company has announced its line-up of celebrity guests and recognized icons that will appear for Americaโs Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White live on Woodward Avenue on Thanksgiving morning.
Busy Phillips shares about her new pet and the show thatโs doggone fun!
On Thanksgiving, you know youโre tuning in to Local 4 to watch Americaโs Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, and you may watch some football late in the day, but thereโs another popular event you can watch on television and itโs paw-tastic!
Calvin Johnson Jr., Detroit Bishop Edgar Vann named Grand Marshals of Americaโs Thanksgiving Parade
The Parade Company announced Thursday that NFL Hall of Famer Calvin Johnson Jr. and Detroit Bishop Edgar Vann will be Grand Marshals for the 95th annual Americaโs Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner-White.
Battle of the Bands 2020 winner
You voted for your favorite high school marching band that performed during โAmericaโs Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner-Whiteโ and it was a very close race -- your support was impressive this year. The results are in, and the winner of the Battle of the Bands is...St. Clair High School Marching Saints! The Parade Company will present the trophy pictured below to the Marching Saints. Battle of the Bands Winner Trophy (The Parade Company)Thanks to everyone who voted and the marching bands for all their hard work that made this yearโs parade such a fun event. Another big thanks to The Parade Company for providing the trophy as they do each year.
Watch: Santa Claus visits Detroit for 2020 Americaโs Thanksgiving Parade with special message
Santa visited the city, as he always does on Thanksgiving, but this time was even more special. Watch the special moment above. More coverage: Americaโs Thanksgiving Parade special sectionView more Parade Floats here. โSanta is not going to be spreading any infections to anybody,โ said Fauci, the nationโs leading infectious disease expert. โ(He) is exempt from this because Santa, of all the good qualities, has a lot of good innate immunity.โRead more here.
Tina Marie School of Dance turkeys perform at 2020 Americaโs Thanksgiving Parade
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Tina Marie School of Dance turkeys perform at 2020 Americaโs Thanksgiving Parade
Copyright 2020 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. The Tina Marie School of Dance turkeys performed at the 2020 Americaโs Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.
Saint Clair High School Marching Saints band performs at 2020 Americaโs Thanksgiving Parade
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Chippewa Valley High School Big Reds Marching Band performs at 2020 Americaโs Thanksgiving Parade
Copyright 2020 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. Watch the Chippewa Valley High School Big Reds Marching Band perform at the 2020 Americaโs Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit. Published: November 26, 2020, 11:25 am Updated: November 26, 2020, 11:44 amPublished: November 26, 2020, 11:25 am Updated: November 26, 2020, 11:44 amIf you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.
View: โFrom Virtual to Reality ... Here For It Allโ float at 2020 Americaโs Thanksgiving Parade
Here is the โFrom Virtual to Reality ... Here For It Allโ float at the 2020 Americaโs Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit. More coverage: Americaโs Thanksgiving Parade special sectionView more Parade Floats here.
Monroe High School Trojan Marching Band performs at 2020 Americaโs Thanksgiving Parade
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View: Creating Tomorrow Together float at 2020 Americaโs Thanksgiving Parade
Copyright 2020 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. Here is Fordโs โCreating Tomorrow Togetherโ float at the 2020 Americaโs Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.
Tina Marie School of Dance elves help open 2020 Americaโs Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit
Copyright 2020 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. The Tina Marie School of Dance elves helped open the 2020 Americaโs Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.
LIVE COVERAGE: 2020 Americaโs Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit
DETROIT โ โAmericaโs Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner-White,โ a holiday tradition that originates from Downtown Detroit, will be a TV and online-only event this year on Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit. Themed โWe Are One Together,โ this yearโs parade will honor frontline workers and heroes of the COVID-19 crisis. TV Schedule:6 a.m. to 8 a.m. -- โLocal 4 News Today: Special Thanksgiving Editionโ8 a.m. to 9 a.m. -- โAmericaโs Thanksgiving Parade Preview with Live in the D.โ9 a.m. to Noon -- โAmericaโs Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner-WhiteโWatch Live Coverage:PRIZES!! WHAT YOUโLL SEE:The parade will include floats, performers, helium balloons and Santa. Viewers will see both recorded and live elements hosted by WDIV-Local 4โฒs Devin Scillian, Kimberly Gill, Rhonda Walker and Evrod Cassimy.
Rhonda Walker interviews Tony Michaels ahead of 2020 Americaโs Thanksgiving Parade
DETROIT โ Itโs a different year altogether. Tony Michaels talks to Rhonda Walker about whatโs so different in this yearโs โAmericaโs Thanksgiving Parade.โMore coverage: Americaโs Thanksgiving Parade special section
Interview with Todd Nissen of Ford Motor Company Fund about Americaโs Thanksgiving Parade partnership
Todd Nissen is the director of communications for Ford Motor Company Fund. He joined us this Thanksgiving to talk about the fundโs partnership with โAmericaโs Thanksgiving Parade.โWatch here. More coverage: Americaโs Thanksgiving Parade special section
Watch: Interview with Rachel Stewart, president at Gardner-White Furniture
Gardner-White is the proud presenting sponsor of the 2020 โAmericaโs Thanksgiving Paradeโ in Detroit. Watch the interview with President Rachel Stewart above. More coverage: Americaโs Thanksgiving Parade special section
Check out โFrom Virtual to Reality ... Here For It Allโ float from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is embracing the virtual shift amid the pandemic. Hereโs an interview with CEO Dan Loepp about their new float in the 2020 Americaโs Thanksgiving Parade. More coverage: Americaโs Thanksgiving Parade special section
LIVE STREAM: 2020 Americaโs Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit
DETROIT โ โAmericaโs Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner-White,โ a holiday tradition that originates from Downtown Detroit, will be a TV and online-only event this year on Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit. Themed โWe Are One Together,โ this yearโs parade will honor frontline workers and heroes of the COVID-19 crisis. TV Schedule:6 a.m. to 8 a.m. -- โLocal 4 News Today: Special Thanksgiving Editionโ8 a.m. to 9 a.m. -- โAmericaโs Thanksgiving Parade Preview with Live in the D.โ9 a.m. to Noon -- โAmericaโs Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner-WhiteโWatch Live Coverage:PRIZES!! WHAT YOUโLL SEE:The parade will include floats, performers, helium balloons and Santa. Viewers will see both recorded and live elements hosted by WDIV-Local 4โฒs Devin Scillian, Kimberly Gill, Rhonda Walker and Evrod Cassimy.
2020 Americaโs Thanksgiving Parade: What to expect Thursday morning
DETROIT โ We are hours away from the virtual Americaโs Thanksgiving Parade Thursday morning -- one of many things that will be different from past years. โItโs going to be enjoyable and itโs going to give people the opportunity to wake up on Thanksgiving morning and feel great,โ said Tony Michaels, CEO and president of the Parade Company. The theme of the parade is โWe Are One Togetherโ -- a tribute to frontline workers and heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic. โThe Grand Marshals this year are nine different people representing nine industries that were on the frontline and continue to be on the frontline,โ Michaels said. Thanksgiving Morning Lineup:6 a.m. to 8 a.m. -- โLocal 4 News Today: Special Thanksgiving Editionโ8 a.m. to 9 a.m. -- โAmericaโs Thanksgiving Parade Preview with Live in the D.โ9 a.m. to Noon -- โAmericaโs Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner-Whiteโ
Winner of Skillman Foundation float design contest sees drawing brought to life
DETROIT โ With a few days left before the annual Americaโs Thanksgiving Parade, the Skillman Foundation and Parade Company unveiled the winner of the foundationโs float design contest. โThe Skillman Foundation is happy to have been able to sponsor a float designed by young people for 29 years in a row,โ said Tonya Allen, CEO and president of Skillman Foundation. โWeโre excited about it and weโre glad that the Parade Company could pull off this fantastic day despite the pandemic.โThe float was designed by 13-year-old John Baker IV. โIโm very fortunate that it got picked because all of the other honorable mentions were amazing,โ he said. On Thanksgiving morning, coverage begins at 6 a.m. on WDIV-Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit.com with a special edition of Local 4 News Today hosted by Rhonda Walker, Evrod Cassimy and Brandon Roux.
Americaโs Thanksgiving Parade goes virtual for 2020
DETROIT โ Americaโs Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner-White will still happen this year, but without crowds and for a TV and web audience only. In order to keep the tradition going, Parade Company President and CEO Tony Michaels said this yearโs Thanksgiving Day Parade will be unlike anything weโve seen before. Weโre just getting plans together for this virtual event.โThis yearโs theme is โWe Are One Together.โ The parade will honor frontline workers and heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic. โWe want everyone to know youโre going to see a great great show with all the great floats and a lot of great things happening presented by Gardener White,โ Michaels said. READ: 2020 โAmericaโs Thanksgiving Paradeโ will be live televised and online-only event this year
Americaโs Thanksgiving Parade will be a virtual production this year
DETROIT โ Americaโs Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner-White will still happen this year, but without crowds for a TV and web audience only. This yearโs theme is โWe Are One Together.โ The parade will honor frontline workers and heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic. READ: 2020 โAmericaโs Thanksgiving Paradeโ will be live televised and online-only event this yearRead a statement from Tony Michaels, President & CEO below:โAmericaโs Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White is a virtual, televised-only production. With our partner WDIV Local 4 we will deliver a beautiful broadcast to everyone in Detroit and across the country. This tradition is part of our lives and the broadcast will reach millions in the safety of their homes.โ
Major announcement about Americaโs Thanksgiving Parade
Major announcement about Americaโs Thanksgiving ParadePublished: November 19, 2020, 12:17 pmThe parade will include floats, performers, helium balloons and Santa. Viewers will see both recorded and live elements hosted by WDIV-Local 4โฒs Devin Scillian, Kimberly Gill, Rhonda Walker and Evrod Cassimy.