
Parade Route
The 2023 parade route will be posted soon!
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
The Novant Health Thanksgiving Parade will take place on Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday, November 22, 2023.
Parade Route: The 2023 parade route will be posted soon!
Parking: Ample parking is available around Center City with differing prices. Click here for more information.
Seating: The 2023 parade seating options will be posted soon!
Join the Cast: Volunteer to participate in the parade as a balloon handler or costume walker.
Food & Drink: There will be several of our Tryon Street vendors offering food and hot/cold beverages.
Parade Broadcast: The parade will air LIVE on WBTV Thanksgiving Eve and then again on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas morning.
The 2023 parade route will be posted soon!
Uptown Charlotte has lots of parking options with approximately 50,000 spaces available on-street and in privately-managed decks and lots. Many of these spaces will be available at market rates on Thanksgiving Eve. For more parking information, click below. You can also take the LYNX Blue Line, CityLYNX Gold Line or ride a Charlotte B-cycle, all of which provide easy access to the parade route.
The 2023 parade seating information will be posted soon!
Interested in being a part of the biggest Thanksgiving parade in the Southeast? We have a number of volunteer roles available to get you in on the action.
Take a look at our frequently asked questions to keep you informed on parade day festivites. Still have a question? Contact us.