70th Annual HEB Thanksgiving Parade

The 70th Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade takes place downtown on Thursday, Nov. 28, 9 a.m.

Houstonians are invited to jump start the holidays in Downtown Houston with the 70th Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday, November 28th at 9 a.m. Legendary floats, marching bands and holiday spirit continue to reign at the annual Downtown tradition. The H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade will be the first happening of Unwrap Downtown – a series of events taking place in Downtown Houston during Thanksgiving weekend to commence the holiday season.

The Voice contestant, Simone Gundy, will light up this year’s parade with a performance from “The Greatest Showman” in collaboration with local talent from the Houston Contemporary Second Company and Aldine Carver Dance Company. The carnival-themed number will dazzle guests with colorful, flashy costumes and amazing choreography. Additional performances throughout the parade will feature a musical number from Theatre Under the Stars’ (TUTS) “Elf—The Musical,” Apache Belles and much more.

The parade will feature 12 HIGH-FLYING BALLOONS and 13 FLOATS including the famous Tom Turkey and Santa Claus. Additionally, the parade will include eight performing groups and eight marching bands from across the state.