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McDonald's Thanksgiving Parade

The State Street Thanksgiving Parade is Chicago's premier holiday event! More than 300,000 spectators crowd State Street Thanksgiving morning to watch gigantic helium balloons, outstanding marching bands, majestic equestrian units, fabulous floats, and more.

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May 17, 2012 @ 10:01 am
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May 16, 2012 @ 7:45 am
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May 13, 2012 @ 11:48 am
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May 10, 2012 @ 3:40 pm
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May 10, 2012 @ 3:15 pm
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May 01, 2012 @ 7:20 am
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Apr 30, 2012 @ 5:02 pm
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Apr 28, 2012 @ 8:36 am
Teddy Turkey is going to be at the American Cancer Society's Walk & Roll from 10am until Noon. If you are by Soldier Field, stop by!

Apr 25, 2012 @ 6:46 pm
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Apr 20, 2012 @ 2:46 pm
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