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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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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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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Christmas Market Until Sun 20 Dec 2009in Würzburg
Wurzburg's traditional Christmas Market has a long history that stretches back several centuries.
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Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival Holiday Show Until Sun 29 Nov 2009in Albuquerque
The Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival Holiday Show features the work of more than 200 fine artists and craftsmen from all over the US.
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Christmas Market Until Sun 20 Dec 2009in Dresden
Founded in 1434, Dresden's Striezelmarkt is thought to be the oldest Christmas market in Germany and has certainly grown to become one of its biggest. more »
Uptown Tree Lighting Thu 26 Nov 2009in Houston
Uptown Holiday Lighting is an annual event held on Thanksgiving evening in Uptown Houston. more »
Christmas Market Until Tue 22 Dec 2009in Dortmund
Dortmund can claim one of the biggest Christmas markets in Germany, with over 300 stalls packed around a gigantic Christmas tree creation that stands 45 metres tall - reputed to be the biggest in the world. more » Details to be confirmed
Christmas Market Until Mon 21 Dec 2009in Düsseldorf
Dusseldorf's Christmas market comes in two parts, the Nikolaus market in the Altstadt and another centred on Schadowplatz. more »
Holiday Light Show Until Fri 01 Jan 2010in Philadelphia
One of Philadelphia's best-loved holiday traditions, The Lord & Taylor Holiday Light Show and Organ Concert is a wonderful spectacle that attracts visitors of all ages. more »
Christkindlmarket 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. 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 »
Soccerex Football Festival, Exhibition and Conference Until Wed 02 Dec 2009in Gauteng
Growing in stature year on year, Soccerex is now a four-day event that opens with a one-day football extravaganza then continues with an exhibition, conference and gala dinner. more »
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. more »
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. more »
Magnificent Mile Lights Festival Until Sun 22 Nov 2009in Chicago
Chicago's premier shopping street is transformed each year into a winter wonderland. more »
NB: While every care has been taken to ensure the information provided is accurate, we advise you to check with the event organisers before travelling to confirm the details are correct.
