# Thanks-For-Giving Parade — Downtown St. Louis Thanksgiving-Season Parade

> Event for families in the St. Louis area (MO / IL). Times are Central Time.

- When: Sat, Nov 21 · 2:00 PM
- Where: Downtown St. Louis parade route (near Kiener Plaza), 500 Chestnut St, St. Louis, MO 63101
- Ages: All ages
- Price: Check official pricing
- Organizer: Celebrate St. Louis
- Official page: https://www.celebratesaintlouis.org/parade
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

The 42nd edition of downtown St. Louis's big holiday parade (the former Thanksgiving Day parade) steps off Saturday afternoon with marching bands, drumlines, dance groups and musical floats, and ends with Santa Claus's traditional appearance. It is presented with the Gateway Arch Park Foundation, whose Winterfest at Kiener Plaza opens the same day; the route map is posted on the organizer's page.

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