Edition No. 152
Home for the Holidays at Ford House
Home for the Holidays is new this winter at the Ford House.
This experience is for visitors to enjoy a lighted evening walk throughout the historic estate, marveling at the glittering white lights and the first floor of the main residence.
Folks will experience a glittering grounds walk among the holiday lights throughout the estate; a self-guided tour of the main residence’s first floor; complimentary hot chocolate; and more.
Admission is $20 for member adults; $10 for member children; $30 for public adult; $15 for public children; and kids under 12 are free.
To learn more and to purchase tickets, click here.
America’s Thanksgiving Parade ready for Woodward
Now in its 97th edition, one of Detroit’s favorite Thanksgiving traditions, America’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, returns.
The parade hits the streets of Detroit on Thursday morning with area marching bands, floats, big heads, clowns, and more.
The day kicks off with the Strategic Staffing Solutions Turkey Trot at 7:30 a.m. Registration is open through Wednesday and runs $35-$75, depending on the race. Racers are encouraged to wear their favorite holiday garb. All runners and walkers will receive an official race shirt and medal.
The parade steps off at 8:45 a.m. at Kirby and Woodward and makes its way three miles down Woodward Ave. to Congress. This year’s theme is “A Heart of History.”
Among the line-up this year are marching bands from area high schools, giant balloons like fan-favorites Captain Underpants and Kermit the Frog, clowns, big heads, floats from area businesses, and of course, Santa Claus. This year’s grand marshals are Detroit Lions' legend Lomas Brown and award-winning journalist Huel Perkins.
The parade airs live on WDIV – Local 4. from 9 a.m. to noon.
For more information about the parade, click here.
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