TURKEY TROT

The 97th America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White returns to Downtown Detroit on Nov. 23! Here’s what you need to know.

The 97th America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White returns to Downtown Detroit on Nov. 23! Here’s what you need to know.

Epic Races officials said PUMA will support four races in Ann Arbor; the Ann Arbor Goddess Run, Ann Arbor Firecracker 5K, Probility Ann Arbor Marathon, and Kroger A2 Turkey Trot.

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.

We are now less than 10 days away from one of the biggest events of the year - America’s 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.

Thanksgiving is here and bigger than ever with the return of the parade. It’s a great weekend for a staycation here in Detroit with so much to do.

Streets will be closed from 5 a.m. to noon on Thursday for the event.

Major announcement about America’s 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 4′s Devin Scillian, Kimberly Gill, Rhonda Walker and Evrod Cassimy.

We’re talking about the 38th annual S3 Turkey Trot, of course, but this year it’s going VIRTUAL. The Thanksgiving day race offers runners the 10K and 5K Strategic Staffing Solutions Turkey Trot and the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mashed Potato Mile. All runners receive the official collectors S3 Turkey Trot race shirt and medal! Be a part of this great tradition and one of the largest virtual races in Michigan! This year’s “America’s Thanksgiving Parade® presented by Gardner-White” is a live televised-only event on WDIV-Local 4, in partnership with The Parade Company.

“America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner-White,” a holiday tradition that originates from Detroit, will go forward without crowds for a TV and web audience only. “America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner-White” is recognized as the Best Holiday Parade by USA Today, two years running, 2018 and 2019. As producers, The Parade Company developed a creative and thoughtful approach to continue the 94-year tradition during these unprecedented times. The event benefits the Michigan Thanksgiving Parade Foundation. Related: Gardner-White to be presenting sponsor of America’s Thanksgiving Parade

DETROIT - If you're looking for something healthy to do on Thanksgiving morning (Thursday, Nov. 28) before watching "America's Thanksgiving Parade" here on Local 4, then this event is for you. Registration is now open for the 37th Strategic Staffing Solutions Turkey Trot. There are several distances to choose from including: the 10K Turkey Trot Run, the 5K Stuffing Strut Run/Walk and the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mashed Potato Mile. All the fun gets underway at 7:30 a.m. Thanksgiving morning. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

DETROIT - If you're looking for something healthy to do on Thanksgiving morning (Thursday, November 28) before watching "America's Thanksgiving Parade" here on Local 4, then this event is for you. Registration is now open for the 37th Strategic Staffing Solutions Turkey Trot. There are several distances to choose from including: the 10K Turkey Trot Run, the 5K Stuffing Strut Run/Walk and the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mashed Potato Mile. All the fun gets underway at 7:30 a.m. Thanksgiving morning. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.