DETROIT PARADE

America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White returns to Detroit’s Woodward Avenue today and Local 4 has you covered on all the action.

There are some road closures you should be aware of if you plan on heading into Downtown Detroit on Thursday for America’s Thanksgiving Parade Presented by Gardner White.

America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White returns to Detroit’s Woodward Avenue on Nov. 24. Here’s what you need to know about the parade this Thanksgiving.

America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White returns to Detroit’s Woodward Avenue today and Local 4 has you covered on all the action.

Santa Claus has returned to Detroit this Thanksgiving -- but instead of giving away gifts, he’s receiving a special one himself.

You’ll have the chance to win a big prize from Somerset Collection during the 2021 America’s Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit!

America's Thanksgiving Parade Presented by Gardner-White is set for Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021 in Detroit.

America’s Thanksgiving Parade returns to Detroit’s Woodward Avenue this year after a scaled-back parade in 2020.

Stars will shine bright on Woodward Avenue this Thanksgiving morning.

Santa visited the city, as he always does on Thanksgiving, but this time was even more special. Watch the special moment above. More coverage: America’s Thanksgiving Parade special sectionView more Parade Floats here. “Santa is not going to be spreading any infections to anybody,” said Fauci, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert. “(He) is exempt from this because Santa, of all the good qualities, has a lot of good innate immunity.”Read more here.

Copyright 2020 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. The talented Angela Davis performs a Christmas classic in Downtown Detroit. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.

Copyright 2020 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. The Tina Marie School of Dance turkeys performed at the 2020 America’s Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.

Copyright 2020 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. The Tina Marie School of Dance turkeys performed at the 2020 America’s Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.

Copyright 2020 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. Watch the Saint Clair High School Marching Saints band perform at the 2020 America’s Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.

Copyright 2020 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. Watch the Chippewa Valley High School Big Reds Marching Band perform at the 2020 America’s 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.

Here is the Big Head Corps at the 2020 America’s Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit. More coverage: America’s Thanksgiving Parade special sectionView more Parade Floats here.

Here is the “From Virtual to Reality ... Here For It All” float at the 2020 America’s Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit. More coverage: America’s Thanksgiving Parade special sectionView more Parade Floats here.

Copyright 2020 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. Watch the Monroe High School Trojan Marching Band perform at the 2020 America’s Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.

Copyright 2020 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. Here is Ford’s “Creating Tomorrow Together” float at the 2020 America’s Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.

Turkey Tom is part balloon and part float. This is his first appearance at America’s Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit. More coverage: America’s Thanksgiving Parade special section

Copyright 2020 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. Watch the Dakota High School Marching Band perform here. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.

Copyright 2020 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. Evrod thought he was safe this year. Think again. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.

Copyright 2020 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. Watch the Carlson High School Marching Marauder Band perform here. Published: November 26, 2020, 10:27 am Updated: November 26, 2020, 10:41 amPublished: November 26, 2020, 10:27 am Updated: November 26, 2020, 10:41 amIf you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.

Copyright 2020 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. The Tina Marie School of Dance elves helped open the 2020 America’s Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.

Copyright 2020 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. Watch Paulina Jayne perform “Santa Baby” here from Downtown Detroit. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.

Copyright 2020 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. Watch the interview with Margaret Trimer right here. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.

Here’s a look at how the floats get made for America’s Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit. More coverage: America’s Thanksgiving Parade special section

Gardner-White is the proud presenting sponsor of the 2020 “America’s Thanksgiving Parade” in Detroit. Watch the interview with President Rachel Stewart above. More coverage: America’s Thanksgiving Parade special section

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is embracing the virtual shift amid the pandemic. Here’s an interview with CEO Dan Loepp about their new float in the 2020 America’s Thanksgiving Parade. More coverage: America’s Thanksgiving Parade special section

“America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner-White,” a holiday tradition that originates from Downtown Detroit, will be a TV and online-only event this year on Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit.com. Themed “We Are One Together,” this year’s parade will honor frontline workers and heroes of the COVID-19 crisis. Statement from Tony Michaels, President and CEO of the Parade Company:“America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White is a virtual, televised-only production. Then, at 8 a.m., Jason Carr and Tati Amare host “America’s Thanksgiving Parade Preview with Live in the D.”“America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner-White” starts at 9 a.m. Thanksgiving morning, including a one-hour syndicated national broadcast from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. reaching more 185 major cities across the country (check local TV listings). Viewers will see both recorded and live elements hosted by WDIV-Local 4′s Devin Scillian, Kimberly Gill, Rhonda Walker and Evrod Cassimy.

DETROIT – America’s 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 year’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will be unlike anything we’ve seen before. We’re just getting plans together for this virtual event.”This year’s theme is “We Are One Together.” The parade will honor frontline workers and heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic. “We want everyone to know you’re going to see a great great show with all the great floats and a lot of great things happening presented by Gardener White,” Michaels said. READ: 2020 ‘America’s Thanksgiving Parade’ will be live televised and online-only event this year