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When
Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2008
The Parade begins at 8:30 a.m and ends at approximately 12 noon.
Where
Along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Center City.
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Map of Parade Route
Click here to view a map of the Parade route.
PARADE MAP ROUTE
Best Places to Watch
1. One of the best places to watch is at the parade's finish at the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
2. The south side of Eakins Oval (in front of the Art Museum) is also recommended. Campbell's Soup sponsors a tent there where there's hot food, warm drinks and entertainment for kids
3. And other locations along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, like Logan Circle, are also good bets.
4. You can also watch the parade begin at 20th and Market and then take a short cut on foot heading north on 20th Street five blocks to the Parkway and catch the parade again as it goes by.
Closest Hotels
Another tip: stay downtown on Wednesday night so you'll wake up right next to the parade.
1. The Four Seasons Philadelphia
2. Embassy Suites Center City
3. Sheraton Philadelphia City Center
Also, you can book the Philly Overnight® Hotel Package and save $75+ over two nights since it comes with free parking.
Floats and Balloons
Some of this year's balloons include: Kermit the Frog, Elmo, Frosty the Snowman and Hello Kitty. One of this year's special floats is The Chronicles of Narnia, a new exhibition at The Franklin.
Bring The Kids
The parade thrills with an entourage of popular characters from Sesame Street and Disney in floats and giant balloons. And Santa himself arrives in grand fashion, ushering Philadelphia into the holiday season.
This year’s parade promises to be nothing short of a visual and celebratory feast. So bundle up, grab the kids and head out for an early holiday treat.
You can warm up in the Campbell’s Winter Wonderland Expo Tent with some hot cocoa and look out for special guests and giveaways.
Rachel Ray Headlines the Celebrity Appearances of the 2008 Parade
This year's special guests include Rachael Ray, Mario from Dancing with the Stars, Justin Guarini from American Idol, Maxine Nightingale, Miss America and several Olympians. Also making appearances are Mickey and Minnie Mouse, the Eagles Cheerleaders and Santa Claus!
On Television
Channel 6 ABC and IKEA sponsor the event, which will be televised live on 6ABC (WPVI-TV, Channel 6) beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Official Parade Website
www.6abc.com