Yes, the New York Thanksgiving Day Parade is the OG when it comes to holiday parades — but it’s not the only one. Illinois is actually home to the second-largest Thanksgiving Day Parade in the nation.

Origins: The 1934 Christmas Caravan

What began as a Christmas Caravan in 1934 to lift the spirits of those struggling during the Great Depression has grown into one of the best holiday parades in the country. The Chicago Thanksgiving Day Parade continues to draw bigger crowds every year, both on the streets and among those participating in the festivities.

Facts About the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade

A lot can happen in 90 years, and the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade is proof of that. Since it first began, the parade has had 10 different official names and has become one of the lar

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