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.
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.
Register now for the virtual Turkey Trot race
Weโre talking about the 38th annual S3 Turkey Trot, of course, but this year itโs 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 yearโs โAmericaโs Thanksgiving Paradeยฎ presented by Gardner-Whiteโ is a live televised-only event on WDIV-Local 4, in partnership with The Parade Company.
2020 โAmericaโs Thanksgiving Paradeโ will be virtual televised and online-only event this year
โAmericaโs Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner-White,โ a holiday tradition that originates from Detroit, will go forward without crowds for a TV and web audience only. โAmericaโs Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner-Whiteโ 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 Americaโs Thanksgiving Parade
Registration now open for 2019 Detroit Turkey Trot
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.
Registration now open for the 2019 Strategic Staffing Solutions Turkey Trot
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.