The Parade Company is proud to celebrate the 99th America’s Thanksgiving Parade® presented by Gardner White on Thursday, November 27, 2025!! Stay tuned for an exciting list of celebrities, colorful floats, high soaring balloons, and thunderous marching bands making their way down Woodward this year!!
The 2025 application process for marching bands, dance teams, specialty entertainment, and equestrian units is now closed.
To apply for the 2026 Parade, please see the applications available below. The Selection Committee selects units based on their use of costumes, music, performance, entertainment value, and teamwork with The Parade Company.
Applications are required to be completed in full for consideration and must be submitted no later than Friday, July 31, 2026. Questions may be directed to CarolAnn at cbarbb@theparade.org.
2026 Marching Band Application
Capture the magic all over again!! Visit the links below to see the 2024 photo archives of the 98th America’s Thanksgiving Parade® presented by Gardner White celebrating Miles of Smiles!!
