North Miami Celebrates 50th Thanksgiving Day Parade and 100 Years of the City

50th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade

• 🗓️ North Miami is hosting its 50th Thanksgiving Day Parade, a long-standing community tradition that officially kicks off the holiday season.
• 🥳 The parade route is lined with attendees enjoying bands, dancers, floats, pageant queens, music, and family-friendly fun.
• 📍 The event is taking place in downtown North Miami, with preparations beginning an hour before the official start.

A Milestone Year for North Miami

• 🏙️ This year's parade is particularly special as it also marks the start of North Miami's centennial celebration, with the city turning 100 next year.
• ⏳ The mayor highlighted that this is the longest-running parade in South Florida, with families attending for generations.
• 📅 Planning for the parade is a year-round effort involving parks and recreation, staff, and the police department.

Special Guests and Entertainment

• 🎤 This year's parade features two Grand Marshals: Rick Ross and Trina.
• 🎅 Attendees can also look forward to seeing Santa Claus, signaling the beginning of the holiday festivities.
• 📺 Local 10's Calvin Hughes will be hosting the parade broadcast, starting at 10:00 a.m.

Event Logistics

• 🚗 Street closures are in effect in downtown North Miami along 125th Street from 6:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
• ✅ All streets are expected to be back to normal by 1:00 p.m. this afternoon.