November 26, 2024
The City of North Miami invites the community to join in the celebration of the 49th Annual Winter National Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday, November 28, 2024, starting at 10 a.m. The dynamic duo Ivy Unleashed and Supa Cindy will host this beloved tradition, South Florida’s premier Thanksgiving celebration.
This year’s parade will be led by Grand Marshal North Miami City Councilman Scott Galvin. For 25 years Scott Galvin has served as North Miami's District 1 Councilman. Along with the community he will celebrate the culmination of his impactful service to the North Miami community during his final term in office.
The parade promises family-friendly fun, community spirit, and spectacular entertainment. Both the North Miami and North Miami Beach marching bands will return to partake in this year’s festivities. The parade will also feature a vibrant procession of floats including Santa and Mrs. Claus, the Miami Heat Dancers, and decorative police cars, and community groups marching along NE 125th Street, from NE 6th to NE 10th avenues. The main stage will be located at North Miami City Hall, 776 NE 125th Street, North Miami, FL 33161. Limited seating is available at the main stage. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early for the best spots.
In addition to the festive lineup, the North Miami Police Department will ensure a safe and smooth event by closing and redirecting traffic from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. NE 125th Street will be closed at NE 2nd Avenue. Traffic will be redirected North and South along NE 2nd Avenue. Hard closures will be in effect on both the north and south sides of NE 125th Street, from Griffing Boulevard to NE 12th Avenue.
Don’t miss this joyous occasion filled with Thanksgiving cheer, community pride, and unforgettable memories!
For more information, please visit www.NorthMiamiFL.gov/celebrate.
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Media Contact
Sa'Vanna D. Smith, Communications Officer II
305-893-6511, Ext. 12156
ssmith@northmiamifl.gov
About the City of North Miami
North Miami is a suburban city located in northeast Miami-Dade County, Florida. It is roughly 10 miles (16 km) north of Miami. The city lies on Biscayne Bay which surrounds the Biscayne Bay Campus of Florida International University. North Miami is home to a diverse demographic of residents. With more than 64,000 residents, North Miami is the sixth largest city in Miami-Dade County. We are home to the Oleta River State Park; the largest urban park in the Florida State Park System and the nationally accredited Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA North Miami).