Millions of parade-goers will kick off Thanksgiving Day amidst sky-high balloons, dazzling equestrian units, the nation’s top marching bands, talented dance troupes and the best in varied cultural entertainment. This year’s McDonald’s® Thanksgiving Parade will take place LIVE on State Street between Congress Parkway and Randolph Street in downtown Chicago on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 22, from 8a.m., to 11a.m.

Chicago native and WWE® Superstar CM Punk® returns this year to spend Thanksgiving morning as the Official Grand Marshal. Another honored guest that will ride down the parade route on Thanksgiving morning is Chicago native, Jaslene Gonzalez. Gonzalez utilized her experience as the winner of America’s Next Top Model, Cycle 8, to develop and refine her craft. The McDonald’s ® Thanksgiving Parade takes place rain or shine. For more information about the McDonald’s® Thanksgiving Parade, please contact Chicago Festival Association at (312) 239-0457 or log on to www.chicagofestivals.org.