# 6abc Dunkin' Thanksgiving Day Parade > Event for families in the Philadelphia–Camden–Wilmington area (PA / NJ / DE / MD). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Thu, Nov 26 · 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM - Where: Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130 - Ages: All ages welcome; stroller-friendly outdoor viewing along sidewalks and park lawns - Price: Free to watch in person along the 1.4-mile parade route; optional reserved grandstand seating - Organizer: 6abc (WPVI-TV) & Dunkin' - Official page: https://6abc.com - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/6abc-dunkin-thanksgiving-day-parade--listing-232343525dce717c53c1ac5a ## About America's oldest Thanksgiving Day parade celebrates its 107th anniversary in 2026, filling the Benjamin Franklin Parkway with vibrant giant helium character balloons, world-class marching bands, elaborate holiday floats, tap dancing groups, and beloved costumed performers. The festive 1.4-mile procession winds from 20th & JFK Boulevard past Logan Square and concludes at Eakins Oval on the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art with the grand arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus. Families with small children and strollers will find ample viewing space along the broad parkway sidewalks, particularly near Logan Square and von Colln Memorial Field. Pack warm layers, foldable camp chairs, and thermoses of hot cocoa. Early arrival between 7:30 AM and 8:15 AM is recommended for prime curb seating before the 8:30 AM pre-show. ## Similar picks in Philadelphia - [Christmas Village in Philadelphia (LOVE Park Thanksgiving Opening)](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/christmas-village-in-philadelphia-love-park-thanksgiving-opening--listing-009202d79df6e241f8c2d15a) — Nov 26 – Nov 29 · 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM · LOVE Park (JFK Plaza) & City Hall · All ages · Free · checked Nov 7. 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