When the Parade comes to town you know it's going to be a good time – and in 2023, IT'S HOLIDAY TIME at the 6abc Dunkin' Thanksgiving Day Parade!
The first Thanksgiving Day Parade in the nation will be back on the Ben Franklin Parkway this year with the best balloons, floats, marching bands and special performances From Kimmel Cultural Campus, Walnut Street Theatre and the Philadelphia Ballet.
Wherever you are on Thanksgiving morning, join Cecily Tynan, Rick Williams and the rest of the 6abc team for Philadelphia's favorite holiday tradition.
Watch the 2023 6abc Dunkin' Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thanksgiving morning, the preshow begins at 8:30am and the 6abc Dunkin' Thanksgiving Day Parade! starts at 9:00am!

Parade Route:

Through the City of Philadelphia, beginning at 20th and JFK Boulevard, turning LEFT on 16th Street to the Ben Franklin Parkway. The parade turns left on the Parkway to the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Parking Information:

Metered Street parking is FREE on Thanksgiving day; however, No Parking Rules will remain in effect, so please observe and obey NO PARKING ZONES. For a list of available garages in the Philadelphia area, please consult philapark.org/locator for a list of garages and parking lots around the parade route.

STREET CLOSURES:

Midnight - 12:00pm - 20th street between JFK Blvd and Market Street
2:00am – 11:00am - 20th Street between Ben Franklin Parkway and Race Street
5:00am - 12:00pm - 20th Street between JFK Blvd and Arch Street
6:00am - 12:00pm - 20th Street between Market Street & the Ben Franklin Parkway
8:00am
- Full Parade Route
- JFK Boulevard – 30th St. TO 16th St.
- 20th St. from Market to Ben Franklin Parkway
- 16th St from JFL Blvd to Ben Franklin Parkway
- Ben Franklin Parkway to Art Museum

Date: November 23, 2023

Time: 8:45am to 12:00pm

Location: 20th and JFK Boulevard

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