2010
FAQ's
Houston Thanksgiving Day Parade
Houston’s
Thanksgiving Day Parade, known as the H-E-B Holiday Parade,
is a 61-year-old holiday tradition, showcasing the Houston
community to more than 400,000 parade-goers lining the streets
on Thanksgiving morning.
In addition, nearly 2 million people view the Parade via live
broadcast on KHOU-TV (CBS affiliate) in Houston and syndication
in Dallas, San Antonio, Austin and several other cities in
the region.
We
use "Holiday" in order to promote
Houston’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to these syndicated
markets, via television broadcasts, beyond Thanksgiving Day.
We use both "Thanksgiving" and
"Holiday" in promoting Houston's
annual Thanksgiving Day Parade. You will still see “Thanksgiving”
in signage in the parade entries and in the narrative of the
television commentators, for example.
We
are proud of the Thanksgiving Day Parade and have no plans
to drop the association with the venerated American holiday
tradition.
Time & Location
9:00am
Downtown Houston
Thanksgiving Day, Thursday November 25, 2010
General Admission
General admission to the parade is free and open to the public.
Reserved Seating
Reserved seating tickets are available in two locations.
Reserved Grandstand Tickets are located in the TV Zone in
front of Minute Maid Park at Jackson and Texas.
Scheduled performances will stop in the TV Zone to be filmed
for the television broadcast.
Reserved Turkey Seats are located outside of the TV Zone along
Texas Ave between Jackson and Crawford. Performers will not
stop outside of the TV Zone but you will have a guaranteed
seat with great viewing as the parade passes by.
Tickets will be on sale later!!
Parking
Easy access parking is available along the route.
Street Closures
Street closures for the parade route and surrounding streets
will being Nov 25 about 7:30a.m and will end about 11 a.m.
Parade parking will be available at the city lots and garages.
For more information on specific garage addresses and parking
fees, please contact the garage in which you are interested
in parking. Metro buses will e running on holiday schedule.
For route and schedule information, please call Metro at 713-635-4000.
Hotels
Enjoy the Hilton Americas-Houston special Thanksgiving Parade
rate starting at $111 (taxes not included)
This rate will be available November 24-27, 2010. Guests can
enjoy complimentary use of our indoor pool offering you a
panoramic view of the city or indulge yourself at our spa.
In room dining available 24 hours, or visit one of two restaurants.
To make your reservation
call 1-800-236-2905
TV Viewing
We continue to add to the list of television stations broadcasting
the H-E-B Holiday Parade through regional syndication.
The parade will be broadcast live Thanksgiving
morning on Channel 11, KHOU-TV, at 9:00 a.m., November 25
in Houston with repeat coverage at 10:00 a.m. and noon.
Please check your local listings for broadcast dates and times
and for additional broadcast stations.
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