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America's Thanksgiving Parade
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America's Thanksgiving Parade

Fri 27 Nov 2009 in 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. more »
 
Christmas Market
Until Sun 20 Dec 2009 in Würzburg
Wurzburg's traditional Christmas Market has a long history that stretches back several centuries. more »  
Uptown Tree Lighting
Thu 26 Nov 2009 in Houston
Uptown Holiday Lighting is an annual event held on Thanksgiving evening in Uptown Houston. more »  
Christmas Market Christmas Market
Until Sun 20 Dec 2009 in 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 »  
Christmas Market Christmas Market
Until Sun 20 Dec 2009 in Cologne
This traditional Christmas market boasts the city's magnificent gothic cathedral as its backdrop. more »  

Coming up...

Thanksgiving Day Parade
Fri 27 Nov 2009 in Philadelphia
A huge celebration throughout the US, Philadelphia celebrates Thanksgiving with a parade that includes all the razzmatazz one would expect at an event such as this.
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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Thu 26 Nov 2009 in New York City
Thanksgiving Day throughout the USA celebrates the harvest with a traditional family feast.
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Christmas Market Christmas Market
Until Thu 24 Dec 2009 in 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.
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London Jazz Festival
Until Sun 22 Nov 2009 in 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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Christmas Market Christmas Market
Until Mon 21 Dec 2009 in Düsseldorf
Dusseldorf's Christmas market comes in two parts, the Nikolaus market in the Altstadt and another centred on Schadowplatz.
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Christmas Market Christmas Market
Until Tue 22 Dec 2009 in 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.
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Details to be confirmed

Holiday Light Show
Until Fri 01 Jan 2010 in 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.
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Winternational Thanksgiving Day Parade Winternational Thanksgiving Day Parade
Fri 27 Nov 2009 in Miami
This annual Thanksgiving celebration features a parade with more than 70 colourful floats and marching bands.
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Canadian Aboriginal Festival
Until Sun 29 Nov 2009 in 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.
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Thanksgiving Day Parade
Thu 26 Nov 2009 in Houston
Thanksgiving Day Parade in Downtown Houston is the biggest holiday parade in Texas, attracting crowds of 400,000 people.
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Daley Plaza's Santa House Daley Plaza's Santa House
Until Thu 24 Dec 2009 in 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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