{"id":409254,"date":"2025-11-27T22:10:33","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T22:10:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/409254\/"},"modified":"2025-11-27T22:10:33","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T22:10:33","slug":"the-2025-chicago-thanksgiving-parade-chicago-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/409254\/","title":{"rendered":"The 2025 Chicago Thanksgiving Parade \u2013 Chicago Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Marching bands, floats, performers and of course, Santa Claus, all came to State Street for the 91st annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade on Nov. 27, 2025.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"A Chicago Spirit Brigade performer dances during the 91st annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade on Nov. 27, 2025. (Dominic Di Palermo\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CTC-L-Thanksgiving-Parade-15_249953860.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"30046684\" \/>A Chicago Spirit Brigade performer dances during the 91st annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade on Nov. 27, 2025. (Dominic Di Palermo\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Korean Dance performs during the 91st annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade on Nov. 27, 2025. (Dominic Di Palermo\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CTC-L-Thanksgiving-Parade-34_249953944.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"30046655\" \/>Chicago Korean Dance performs during the 91st annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade on Nov. 27, 2025. (Dominic Di Palermo\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"The Crystal Lake Strikers' drummers perform for the audience during the 91st annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade on Nov. 27, 2025. (Dominic Di Palermo\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CTC-L-Thanksgiving-Parade-24_249953950.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"30046682\" \/>The Crystal Lake Strikers\u2019 drummers perform for the audience during the 91st annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade on Nov. 27, 2025. (Dominic Di Palermo\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Valders High School's marching band performs during the 91st annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade on Nov. 27, 2025. (Dominic Di Palermo\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CTC-L-Thanksgiving-Parade-13_249953912.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"30046677\" \/>Valders High School\u2019s marching band performs during the 91st annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade on Nov. 27, 2025. (Dominic Di Palermo\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"A lasso dancer performs during the 91st annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade on Nov. 27, 2025. (Dominic Di Palermo\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CTC-L-Thanksgiving-Parade-45_249953752.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"30046616\" \/>A lasso dancer performs during the 91st annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade on Nov. 27, 2025. (Dominic Di Palermo\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"A member from Renacer Boliviano Dance Troupe dances with spectator Marielle Bai, of Decatur, during the 91st annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade on Nov. 27, 2025. (Dominic Di Palermo\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CTC-L-Thanksgiving-Parade-41_249953872.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"30046680\" \/>A member from Renacer Boliviano Dance Troupe dances with spectator Marielle Bai, of Decatur, during the 91st annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade on Nov. 27, 2025. (Dominic Di Palermo\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Spectators watch DivaDance performers dance during the 91st annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade on Nov. 27, 2025. (Dominic Di Palermo\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CTC-L-Thanksgiving-Parade-22_249953968.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"30046556\" \/>Spectators watch DivaDance performers dance during the 91st annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade on Nov. 27, 2025. (Dominic Di Palermo\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"The Jesse White Tumblers perform during the 91st annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade on Nov. 27, 2025. (Dominic Di Palermo\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CTC-L-Thanksgiving-Parade-35_249953960.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"30046654\" \/>The Jesse White Tumblers perform during the 91st annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade on Nov. 27, 2025. (Dominic Di Palermo\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Mobile Azalea Trail Maids wave to the crowd during the 91st annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade on Nov. 27, 2025. (Dominic Di Palermo\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CTC-L-Thanksgiving-Parade-46_249953846.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"30046615\" \/>Mobile Azalea Trail Maids wave to the crowd during the 91st annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade on Nov. 27, 2025. (Dominic Di Palermo\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Spectators watch the 91st annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade on Nov. 27, 2025. (Dominic Di Palermo\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CTC-L-Thanksgiving-Parade-43_249953830.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"30046579\" \/>Spectators watch the 91st annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade on Nov. 27, 2025. (Dominic Di Palermo\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"A Chicago Korean Dance member performs during the 91st annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade on Nov. 27, 2025. (Dominic Di Palermo\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CTC-L-Thanksgiving-Parade-5_249953952.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"30046646\" \/>A Chicago Korean Dance member performs during the 91st annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade on Nov. 27, 2025. (Dominic Di Palermo\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Dancers from Punjabi Cultural Society of Chicago perform during the 91st annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade on Nov. 27, 2025. (Dominic Di Palermo\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CTC-L-Thanksgiving-Parade-19_249953970.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"30046558\" \/>Dancers from Punjabi Cultural Society of Chicago perform during the 91st annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade on Nov. 27, 2025. (Dominic Di Palermo\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"An acrobat performs during the 91st annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade on Nov. 27, 2025. (Dominic Di Palermo\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CTC-L-Thanksgiving-Parade-48_249953822.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"30046612\" \/>An acrobat performs during the 91st annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade on Nov. 27, 2025. (Dominic Di Palermo\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Grand marshal Maurice 'Chef Bl\u0101que' Shelton waves to the crowd during the 91st annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade on Nov. 27, 2025. (Dominic Di Palermo\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CTC-L-Thanksgiving-Parade-3_249953856.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"30046642\" \/>Grand marshal Maurice \u2018Chef Bl\u0101que\u2019 Shelton waves to the crowd during the 91st annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade on Nov. 27, 2025. (Dominic Di Palermo\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Lake Zurich High School's marching band performs during the 91st annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade on Nov. 27, 2025. (Dominic Di Palermo\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CTC-L-Thanksgiving-Parade-49_249953836.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"30046687\" \/>Lake Zurich High School\u2019s marching band performs during the 91st annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade on Nov. 27, 2025. (Dominic Di Palermo\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"The Jesse White Tumblers perform during the 91st annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade on Nov. 27, 2025. (Dominic Di Palermo\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CTC-L-Thanksgiving-Parade-8_249953930.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"30046652\" \/>The Jesse White Tumblers perform during the 91st annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade on Nov. 27, 2025. (Dominic Di Palermo\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Renacer Boliviano Dance Troupe performs during the 91st annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade on Nov. 27, 2025. (Dominic Di Palermo\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CTC-L-Thanksgiving-Parade-17_249953918.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"30046681\" \/>Renacer Boliviano Dance Troupe performs during the 91st annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade on Nov. 27, 2025. (Dominic Di Palermo\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Miss Illinois Nitsaniyah Fitch, left, and Miss Teen Illinois Lillie Brown wave to the crowd during the 91st annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade on Nov. 27, 2025. (Dominic Di Palermo\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CTC-L-Thanksgiving-Parade-18_249953864.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"30046557\" \/>Miss Illinois Nitsaniyah Fitch, left, and Miss Teen Illinois Lillie Brown wave to the crowd during the 91st annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade on Nov. 27, 2025. (Dominic Di Palermo\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Rebecca McCarthy School of Dance performs during the 91st annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade on Nov. 27, 2025. (Dominic Di Palermo\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CTC-L-Thanksgiving-Parade-2_249953854.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"30046647\" \/>Rebecca McCarthy School of Dance performs during the 91st annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade on Nov. 27, 2025. (Dominic Di Palermo\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Beau Hoffman dances while sitting on his dad Phil Hoffman's shoulders during the 91st annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade on Nov. 27, 2025. (Dominic Di Palermo\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CTC-L-Thanksgiving-Parade-52_249953848.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"30046688\" \/>Beau Hoffman dances while sitting on his dad Phil Hoffman\u2019s shoulders during the 91st annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade on Nov. 27, 2025. (Dominic Di Palermo\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Chicago Korean Dance performs during the 91st annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade on Nov. 27, 2025. (Dominic Di Palermo\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CTC-L-Thanksgiving-Parade-7_249953942.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"30046653\" \/>Chicago Korean Dance performs during the 91st annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade on Nov. 27, 2025. (Dominic Di Palermo\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"An inflatable turkey begins its procession up State Street during the 91st annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade on Nov. 27, 2025. (Dominic Di Palermo\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"5000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CTC-L-Thanksgiving-Parade-36_249953818.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"30046592\" \/>An inflatable turkey begins its procession up State Street during the 91st annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade on Nov. 27, 2025. 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