November 27th 8:30am - Noon
Steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art
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The 6abc Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade is back for the 106th time!

Get ready for Holiday Magic as The 6abc Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade returns to the Ben Franklin Parkway! The oldest Thanksgiving Day parade in the nation will make its 106th march, kicking of the holiday season in one of Philadelphia’s favorite traditions with floats, balloons, marching bands from across the country, top entertainers and Santa and Mrs. Claus. Come down to the Parkway to see it live, or watch anywhere with family and friends as you start your holiday. You can see it all on 6abc and everywhere you stream beginning with a pre-parade special at 8:30am and the showstopping opening performance at 9. If you aren’t in Philadelphia, you can watch on Hulu and ABCNewsLive beginning at 9am. There is no better way to start the holiday season than with the parade that started them all – The 6abc Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade!

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Hosts

Adam Joseph

Action News

Alicia Vitarelli

Action News

Cecily Tynan

Action News

Karen Rogers

Action News

Rick Williams

Action News

Special Guests

Carson Kressley

Emmy Award winning TV personality, style expert, fashion designer, interior designer and New York Times best-selling author are some of the credits of the multi-talented and unforgettable Carson Kressley.

Carson started his career as an independent stylist and became invaluable to major designers such as Ralph Lauren. He took a leap into television & became a breakout star on Bravo’s Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, which won a primetime Emmy and gained a worldwide following for Carson. In collaborations with Oprah Winfrey, Carson revolutionized America’s personal fashion sense of style. He’s hosted multiple TV shows including Lifetime’s How to Look Good Naked, & ABC’s True Beauty, appeared as a fashion critic & commentator on shows including The Oprah Winfrey Show & Good Morning America. Carson has competed on several reality shows including NBC’s hit show Celebrity Apprentice, Food Network’s Celebrity Cupcake Wars, ABC’s Celebrity Family Feud, and the 13th season of Dancing with the Stars where he was a fan favorite raising awareness & donations for several charities. Another fan favorite was his interior design show, Get A Room with Carson & Thom, which reunited Carson with his co-star from Queer Eye, the celebrated interior designer Thom Filicia.

At present, Carson continues to be a key judge on the groundbreaking TV series, RuPaul’s Drag Race, which continues to win multiple Emmy's-the show has had 48 nominations and 24 wins making it the most awarded reality show in history. The show is currently in its 16th season. Carson won an Emmy last year for his part on the show and is nominated again this year.

Additionally, Carson won “America’s Favorite Houseguest” when he competed on Celebrity Big Brother. He also hosted Live with Kelly and Ryan along with Ryan Seacrest in Kelly’s absence and he was their fashion commentator for the 2022 Academy Awards and continues to be a favorite guest on Live with Kelly and Mark. He also co-hosted The Wendy Williams Show for a week along with Vivica A. Fox. Carson is a favorite guest on many game shows each year including 25 Words or Less and Pictionary and will soon be seen on a new version of Hollywood Squares.

Amongst being a strong supporter of many philanthropic causes, when Kressley is not starring on stage or screen, he can be found astride one of his American Saddle-bred show horses, with which he has achieved World Champion status. Carson also is seen each year at the annual New Year’s Rosebowl Parade riding for Scripts Miramar. He is very involved with the American Humane Society and is on the Board of Directors for Cyndi Lauper’s Charity “True Colors United” which helps homeless LGBT youth.

Sam Champion

Good Morning America

Ryan Seacrest

"American Idol" & “Wheel of Fortune”

Vanna White

“Wheel of Fortune”

Susan Noles

from “The Golden Bachelor”

Susan Noles is an inspiring, energetic 67-year-old dynamo from Philadelphia—the quintessential Delco girl, a devoted mom, and a proud "Mimi" to six wonderful grandkids. With over 40 years as a talented hair designer, Susan is known for her bold personality and nurturing spirit, which have earned her a loyal circle of friends. She brings creativity and a heart of gold to everything she does.

Fans may recognize her as the vibrant personality from The Golden Bachelor, and she's gearing up for even more excitement on Hulu—stay tuned! Alongside her appearances on the Golden Hour podcast on Bachelor Happy Hour, Susan is preparing for her highly anticipated product launch on QVC on November 10.

A true Philadelphia sports enthusiast, she passionately supports the Eagles, Phillies, Sixers, and Flyers. And as for her dreams? Being on Dancing with the Stars is at the top of her list!

Lisa Ann Walter

“Abbott Elementary”

Kelly Ripa & Mark Consuelos

Kelly Ripa is one of the most powerful voices in media, with a diverse body of work both on and off camera. A household name for more than two decades and a career at ABC spanning over 30 years, Ripa has welcomed viewers with her sharp wit every morning as co-host and executive producer of the award-winning and nationally syndicated show “Live.”

During her over 20 year stint as host, Ripa has been honored with six Daytime Entertainment Emmy® Awards for Outstanding Talk Show Host and 15 Daytime Emmy® nominations for Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show, with a win in the category in 2012.

Beginning her career in entertainment as an actress, Ripa’s success spans across numerous celebrated television series playing various roles. First appearing on the soap opera All My Children, where she met her husband Mark Consuelos on set, Ripa earned three Daytime Emmy® nominations. Ripa additionally guest-starred on an episode of the hit comedy series Broad City, where her performance, playing an alternate version of her television persona, was met with rave reviews. Ripa also starred in three seasons of the half-hour ABC sitcom Hope & Faith and in 2003, took a turn in TV’s most coveted role, hosting Saturday Night Live.

Ripa and her husband ventured into the development side of entertainment when they began their NY- based production company, Milojo Productions. Milojo produces and creates content across multiple platforms, working with Bravo, Logo, VH1, E!, CMT, HGTV, WeTV, TLC, Oxygen, ABC Signature, Hulu and Discovery. Additionally, Milojo produced Emmy®-nominated documentary The Streak for ESPN and critically-acclaimed documentary Off The Rez for TLC.

Ripa has earned numerous accolades over the years, including the prestigious Excellence in Media Award from GLAAD and Glamour’s Woman of the Year Award. She is also consistently recognized by The Hollywood Reporter and has been named as part of its annual Women in Entertainment Power 100 list, as well as the publication’s 35 Most Powerful People in Media.

In September 2022, Ripa added New York Times best-selling author to her resume, when her collection Live Wire: Long-Winded Short Stories was published by Dey Street Books. She also recently launched her own podcast titled “Let’s Talk Off Camera with Kelly Ripa.” Ripa also hosts ABC’s game show “Generation Gap.”

Ripa lives in New York City with Mark Consuelos, and together the couple have three children. Read More

Shannon Smith-Conrad

Walt Disney World Ambassador

Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse & Friends

Santa Claus

Star Talent

Asher HaVon

Asher HaVon

Bianca Ryan

Bianca Ryan

Cameo

Cameo

David Archuleta

David Archuleta

Deejay Young

Deejay Young

Four Tops

Four Tops

Gabby Samone “American Idol”

Gabby Samone “American Idol”

Jordin Sparks

Jordin Sparks

Quad City DJ’s

Quad City DJ’s

Sarah Potenza

Sarah Potenza

Ensemble Arts Philly

Belinda Allyn

Disney’s "Beauty and the Beast"

Ensemble Arts Philly

Disney’s "Beauty and the Beast"

Jill-Christine Wiley & TBA Nun

"The Sound of Music"

Ensemble Arts Philly

Jill-Christine Wiley & TBA Nun

Miki Abraham

“Shucked”

Ensemble Arts Philly

Miki Abraham

The Cast of "Back to the Future: The Musical"

“Back to the Future: The Musical”

Ensemble Arts Philly

Back to the Future: The Musical

A Soulful Christmas Mass Choir

Led by creator and director Dr. J. Donald Dumpson

Philadanco!

Led by artistic directors

Kim Bears-Bailey and Tommie-Waheed Evans

The Cast of "Hadestown"

"Hadestown"

Ensemble Arts Philly

Philadelphia Talent

All-Star Tap Dance Team “FanTAPulous”

Dancin’ on the Parkway! Parade Dancers

Jeff Kready & Nikki Renee Daniels with the “Philly Pops”

Parade Youth Choir

Philadelphia Ballet

Students from the Creative and Performing Arts High School


The Philadelphia Orchestra

Special Performances

A Celebration of America’s 250th Birthday

Oak Mountain High School “Spirit of Cahaba” Marching Band – Indian Springs, Alabama

Pendleton Heights Show Choir from Pendleton, Indiana (CR)

Penn Marching Kingsmen – Mishawaka, Indiana

Philadelphia Professional Football Cheerleaders Alumni (TM)

Varsity Spirit All American Cheerleaders (CR)

Featured Show Performers

Billy Flanigan

DaVonda Simmons

Maddie Mae

Morgan Lucero

Ashley Daily

participants

Parade Participants

Marching Bands

  • Philadelphia Freedom Band – Pennsylvania
  • Wyoming All-State Marching Band – Wyoming
  • Hamilton Southeastern “Royal Command and Guard” – Indiana
  • East Forsyth HS Thundering Herd Marching Band – Georgia
  • Anthony Wayne Marching Generals – Ohio
  • Parkland High School Trojan Marching Band – Pennsylvania
  • Elko High School “Pride of Nevada” Marching Band – Nevada
  • Thomas Dale High School Band – Virginia
  • Center Grove High School Marching Band – Indiana
  • Leake County High School Marching Band – Carthage – Mississippi
  • Bridgewater College Screamin Eagles Marching Band – Virginia
  • Pennsbury HS Band – Pennsylvania
  • Kingsway Regional HS Band – New Jersey
  • Wadsworth High School Marching Band - Ohio

Special Units and Parade Elements

  • 13th Child Jeep Club
  • E - Carriage - Horse Freedom
  • Enon Trinity Drill Team and Drum Corps
  • Fred Wichterman Car
  • Garrison Carida
  • Global Leadership Academy Drill Team
  • Independence Historical Park Color Guard and Rangers
  • Miss Philadelphia
  • Miss Philadelphia Teen
  • Native Nations Dance Theater
  • Paul Garafalo Car
  • Philabundance
  • Philadelphia Fire Department
  • Philadelphia School of Circus Arts
  • Plymouth Whitemarsh High School Cheerleading
  • Philadelphia Ghostbusters
  • Philadelphia Police Honor Guard
  • Pyramid Temple #1 and Pyramid Court #1
  • Diamonds of Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences Step Team Scouting America
  • Scouting America
  • The Wheelmen
  • United States Postal Service
  • Varsity Spirit All Americans

Local Talent


  • Dance4Life School of The Arts And Training Institute
  • The Garnet Valley High School Dance Team
  • Jane Baron’s Academy of Dance
  • Power Surge Performing Arts Company
  • Harmony Show Choir
  • Donna’s Dance Works
  • KMC Dance
  • Summer Stage Shooting Stars
  • The Quinn Center for Performing Arts
  • Rancocas Valley Dance Team
  • Betsy Daily School of Performing Arts
  • Mulford Dance Studio
  • Pennsport School of Dance
  • BC Discoveries
  • Time to Leap
  • Pennsylvania School for the Deaf Youth Sign Choir
  • West Chester University Color Guard
  • Roger Lee Dance Company

Dancin’ On The Parkway


  • Bowman Dance Company & School
  • CC's School of Dance Arts
  • Free to Be Performing Arts Center
  • Kathy's Dancenter
  • Leaders & Legends Performing Arts Academy
  • LePhoenix Dance Institute
  • Llevate Dance Studio
  • Love2Dance Academy
  • Monarch Dance Academy
  • Orlandi Dance Center
  • Pennsylvania Academy of Dance Arts
  • Reckless Kickz Hip-Hop Dance Team
  • Stepping Stone Dance Studio
  • Strength & Grace Dance Academy
  • Touch of Class Dance Studio
  • Upper Main Line YMCA
  • West Chester Dance Works

Singin' on the Parkway


  • Avon Grove Intermediate School
  • Burlington Township Middle School
  • Carl W. Goetz Middle School
  • Delran Intermediate School
  • Eisenhower Middle School
  • Long Branch Middle School
  • Mannington Elementary School
  • Marshall Street Elementary School
  • Paxon Hollow Middle School
  • Penns Grove High School
  • St. Ann School
  • St. Gregory the Great Academy
  • St. Margaret Regional School
  • The Tunbridge School
  • West Chester East High School
  • Woodbury Junior-Senior High School

FanTAPulous


  • Amped to Dance
  • BC Discoveries Dance & Theater Arts
  • Christine's Studio of Dance
  • Dance Dynamics
  • Dance HDC
  • Dee Dots Dance Academy
  • Diana Alexis Dance Studio
  • Exquisite Techniques
  • Free to Be Performing Arts Center
  • Halliday Dance
  • Hershey School of Dance
  • KMC Dance
  • On Point Dance Center
  • Step By Step Dance Expressions
  • Time to Leap Dance Center
  • West Chester Dance Works
floats

Floats and Balloons

route

Parade Route

Through the City of Philadelphia, beginning at 20th and JFK Boulevard, turning LEFT on 16th Street to the Ben Franklin Parkway. The parade turns left on the Parkway to the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Parking Information: Metered Street parking is FREE on Thanksgiving day; however, No Parking Rules will remain in effect, so please observe and obey NO PARKING ZONES. For a list of available garages in the Philadelphia area, please consult philapark.org/locator for a list of garages and parking lots around the parade route.

STREET CLOSURES: Thursday, November 27th
Midnight - 12:00pm - 20th street between JFK Blvd and Market Street
2:00am – 11:00am - 20th Street between Ben Franklin Parkway and Race Street
5:00am - 12:00pm - 20th Street between JFK Blvd and Arch Street
6:00am - 12:00pm - 20th Street between Market Street & the Ben Franklin Parkway
7:30am - Full Parade Route
        JFK Boulevard – 30th St. TO 16th St.
        20th St. from Market to Ben Franklin Parkway
        16th St from JFL Blvd to Ben Franklin Parkway
        Ben Franklin Parkway to Art Museum

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Thanksgiving Day "Dunkin' Zone" in Eakins Oval
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

  • Make memories on Thanksgiving morning in the Dunkin' Zone featuring tasty goodies, great giveaways and fun for the whole family!
  • Savor a special moment with Dunkin'! Enjoy FREE coffee samples, swag and photo-ops, plus enjoy sweet moments and activities for the little ones!
  • Experience the power of RAM Trucks and tour the latest models, plus take a spin of the prize wheel!
  • Power it up with the NRG team, leading the charge for Thanksgiving fun.
  • Sample Unique Snacks and learn about the amazing work Folds of Honor presents on behalf of military veterans.
  • Jefferson is celebrating its 200th Anniversary. Stop by to say congratulations!
  • Rock on with our friends from WMMR.
  • Cheer on your favorite float or balloon with parade pompoms from 6abc.

Have any parade memories you're particularly fond of?
Share them with us by tagging #6abcTDP!

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Features

Boy Scouts Can Drive

The Thanksgiving Day Parade is back and so is your chance to help the community! Scouts will be back on the parkway, collecting donations for our local food banks. Just one can has the power to make a big difference for our neighbors in need. So, grab a healthy can or two and give them to the scouts along the parade route.

600

Volunteers

3000

Marchers

3000

Cubic Feet of Helium

175

Parade Staff and Technical Crew
partners

BROADCAST PARTNERS

WATM - Johnstown, PA (ABC) abc23
WBOC - Salisbury, MD (FOX) Fox21
WDCW - Washington, D.C. (CW) DCW50
WJET - Erie, PA (ABC) Jet24
WSWB - Wilkes Barre/Scranton, PA (CW) CW38
WTVD - Raleigh/Durham, NC (ABC) ABC11 in Raleigh, NC
WTVG - Toledo, OH (CW) CW13 (WTVG D2)
WORA-TV - Puerto Rico (ABC) WORA-TV

Corporate Partners

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Sponsors

                   

Watch In-Person or at home!

The first Thanksgiving Day Parade in the nation will be back on the Ben Franklin Parkway this year with the best balloons, floats, marching bands and performances yet.

Watch on 6abc, Hulu, syndicated stations, 6abc.com, Apple TV, ROKU, FireTV, and GoogleTV.

Where & When?

November 28th 8:30am - Noon
Steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art
Parade Hotline 215-581-4454