Fri 27 Nov 2009in Detroit
First held back in 1924 to great acclaim, the parade has become one of Detroit's biggest and best-loved events of the year. Televised across America, the parade lives up to its name as America's Thanksgiving Parade as each year it is watched on television by an audience of several million and is attended by huge crowds from across the state. In addition to the parade, visitors can also take part in the annual Turkey Trot - Michigan's largest 10km (6.2 miles) run, the Giant Annual Balloon Wash, and the rather grand affair of the Hob Nobble Gobble black-tie fundraiser.
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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Thu 26 Nov 2009in New York City
Thanksgiving Day throughout the USA celebrates the harvest with a traditional family feast.
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Daley Plaza's Santa House Until Thu 24 Dec 2009in Chicago
Attracting an estimated 1 million visitors each year, Chicago's annual Christkindlmarket is a four-week open-air shopping market at the Daley Plaza in the downtown area of the city.
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Winternational Thanksgiving Day Parade Fri 27 Nov 2009in Miami
This annual Thanksgiving celebration features a parade with more than 70 colourful floats and marching bands.
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London Jazz Festival Until Sun 22 Nov 2009in London
Held in association with Radio 3, the London Jazz Festival hosts 10 days of free jazz concerts at various venues around the capital ranging from the main Festival FreeStage in the Queen Elizabeth Hall and the Barbican foyers to small performance areas in record stores and on street corners.
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Canadian Aboriginal Festival Until Sun 29 Nov 2009in Toronto
This is a diverse festival of Aboriginal culture and entertainment, the largest of its type in Canada and one which offers a unique opportunity to learn about North America's native peoples. more »
Thanksgiving Day Parade Sat 21 Nov 2009in Baltimore
Baltimore celebrates Thanksgiving with a huge parade through the city's streets. more »
Christmas Market Until Thu 24 Dec 2009in Munich
Every year thousands of people crowd into the Marienplatz to watch the city's Lord Mayor announce the official opening of the Christmas Market or Christkindlmarkt. more »
Thanksgiving Day Parade Thu 26 Nov 2009in Houston
Thanksgiving Day Parade in Downtown Houston is the biggest holiday parade in Texas, attracting crowds of 400,000 people. more »
San Diego Thanksgiving Dixieland Jazz Festival Until Sun 29 Nov 2009in San Diego
Held over the Thanksgiving Day weekend, the annual San Diego Thanksgiving Dixieland Jazz Festival takes place on several stages at the city's Town and Country Resort and Convention Centre. more »
Tollwood Summer Festival-Tollwood Winter Festival Until Thu 31 Dec 2009in Munich
The Tollwood Festival is a two-season event that brings a great variety of cultural events and entertainment to two distinctive venues in Munich. more »
Foxy's Thanksgiving Feast Fri 27 Nov 2009in Great Harbour
This popular watering hole on the pretty Jost Van Dyke island invites visitors to celebrate Thanksgiving with three days of feasting and parties. more »
Awesome Festival Until Sun 29 Nov 2009in Perth
The annual Awesome Festival, or 'Awesome International Arts Festival for Bright Young Things' by its longer title, is a popular arts event that particularly welcomes the participation and interaction of younger visitors. more »
White Party Week Until Mon 30 Nov 2009in Miami
Billed as 'the world's largest HIV/AIDS fundraiser', this popular gay and lesbian event in Miami, Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale features top DJs, dance events, yacht and pool parties, a film festival, celebrity drag queens, and a VIP bash at the Versace mansion. more »
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