The Parade Company is proud to celebrate “Thanksgiving is Better in Detroit” at the 99th America’s Thanksgiving Parade® presented by Gardner White LIVE in the heart of Downtown Detroit!!
A star-studded celebration featuring clowns, balloons, marching bands, and, of course, those magical parade floats, this year’s march down Woodward Avenue is Thursday, November 27, 2025!!
The Parade kicks off at 8:45 a.m. at Woodward Avenue and Kirby in Midtown, making its way downtown and wrapping up just after Noon past Campus Martius Park. Looking for the best seat in the house? Grandstand seating is available along the route! Check out the 2025 Grandstand Location Map to choose your ideal spot, then select a ticket option below to purchase.
2025 Grandstand Tickets
Online ticket sales are available through Monday, November 24, 2025, or until sold-out.
To purchase tickets after November 24th, please contact Caitlyn at grandstands@theparade.org to arrange payment and schedule your pick-up.
Completed order forms can be mailed via USPS or emailed to addresses noted at the bottom of the form.
ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) SEATING – SECTION 101
Seating is available beginning at 8AM in front of the Detroit Public Library across from the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA). Tickets are limited, and available on a first-come, first-served basis Thanksgiving morning. The usher at this section will have ticketed lanyards to hand out upon arrival. Please note, there are no seats in this section, so we encourage guests to bring their own chairs/wheelchairs as needed. Each handicapped individual is entitled to two tickets, one for him/her and one for the caregiver. Handicapped parking is not included with your tickets, while Wayne State University has limited handicapped parking available, please also consult the ParkDetroit app on your phone or the City of Detroit recommended parking facilities, to see what is available on the morning of Parade Day (Thursday, November 27).
We hope you and your guests have a wonderful time in the grandstands, here are a few notes and rules to remember when attending this year’s event:
- One child under the age of two will be admitted per purchased ticket, however the child must sit on the ticket holder’s lap and must always remain on the lap of the paid ticket holder.
- Only small bags will be allowed in the grandstands. Security will be present and may inspect your bag.
- Strollers, wagons, bicycles, wheelies, skateboards, scooters, and hover boards are not allowed in the grandstands.
- No umbrellas or signage are allowed in the grandstands.
- Neither smoking nor vaping is allowed in the grandstands.
- No pets (except for properly sanctioned service animals) are allowed in the grandstands.
- For your safety, standing against the barricade in front of your grandstand is prohibited.
Thank you for your support of the 2025 America’s Thanksgiving Parade® presented by Gardner White!! We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, November 27th for another magical Thanksgiving in Detroit!!
