Detroit Paradevolunteers

10/10/2026

Holy Cow!! So much fun at Ballon School and Float Driving School today!! Thanks to everyone who joined us. We can't wait to celebrate the 100th with you - it's going to be epic!! 😁🎉🌟

10/08/2026

Huge thanks to the Motor City Electric volunteer team here today working on their brand new float for the 100th America’s Thanksgiving Parade® presented by Gardner White!! Can't wait to see it on Woodward Ave!!!! 🎉🌟

10/06/2026

So exciting!!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

🎖️What a night! We are beyond honored to have taken home 25 awards at last night’s Pinnacle Awards Ceremony, including a Silver Grand Pinnacle Award recognizing the entire breadth of our company and the incredible work happening across everything we do.

From Best Television Broadcast for the Ford Motor Company Fireworks and America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White Furniture, to Best Volunteer Program, Best Overall Sponsorship, Best Event Invitation, Best Tickets, Best Event Décor, and Best Giveaways, these awards celebrate the creativity, dedication, and extraordinary teamwork behind our events.

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who helps make what we do possible — our incredible parade team, volunteers, sponsors, vendors, partners, and supporters. Every event is the result of countless hours, big ideas, hard work, and people who care deeply about creating unforgettable experiences for our communities.

We are incredibly proud of this recognition and, even more, grateful for the amazing people who make it all happen. 25 awards. One incredible team. And so much to celebrate! 🎉👏

10/02/2026

We ❤ Our Volunteers!!!!!!!!

09/24/2026

It's a paint party!! 🎉 Our wonderful volunteers are working hard getting us ready for the 100th America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White!! We’ll be back at it next week!
Want to join the fun? Send an email to [email protected] to save your spot! 🙌✨

09/23/2026

What a fantastic kickoff! Huge thanks to the amazing volunteers who came out to support our first night of extended hours. Your time and energy mean the world to us. ❤
The work doesn't stop here - there are lots of projects ahead. Hope to see you soon!!!🙌

09/23/2026

So exciting!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉

Crank That! Grammy nominated artist, Soulja Boy Tell Em, is coming to Detroit!

Soulja Boy, presented by ALT 98.7 Detroit and The Parade Company, will headline this year's Hob Nobble Gobble presented by Ford Motor Company on Friday, November 20th!

Get ready to turn your swag on at this black-tie celebration featuring a festive carnival midway, exceptional food, and amazing giveaways.

Tickets and tables are limited. To reserve yours, contact CarolAnn at [email protected] or (313) 432-7831.

Read more:http://theparade.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-Hob-Nobble-Gobble-Headliner-Announcement.pdf

09/15/2026

Lions, Tigers, & Bears—Oh My!! 🦁🐅🐻 The incredible volunteers from the Detroit Zoo are working hard today on their brand-new float for this year's 100th Parade!!!✨Can't wait to see it!! November can't come soon enough!!! 🎉🎉