The Distinguished Clown Corp march down Woodward Avenue in Detroit every Thanksgiving day. They truly are a parade favorite and shining jewel throughout the season. Their colorful costumes and perfectly painted faces bringing smiles and memories to millions is the true message of giving back to the community. (Photo by HB Meeks/Tell Us USA News Network)

USA Today picks America’s Thanksgiving Parade 'best holiday parade in America' second year running

Detroit’s Beloved Parade Number One in USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Award Contest

DETROIT – America’s Thanksgiving Parade® presented by Art Van has been named as the Best Holiday Parade in America by the 2019 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Detroit’s iconic Thanksgiving parade also received this remarkable award in 2018. Produced by The Parade Company, America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Art Van is broadcast in more than 185 television markets across the country and just celebrated its 93^rd year on storied Woodward Avenue where nearly one million people gather each Thanksgiving Day.

“We are elated and incredibly honored to have America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Art Van named as the Best Holiday Parade in America by USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards again this year,” said Tony Michaels, president & CEO of The Parade Company. “Our remarkable team works tirelessly to create a world-class parade for the millions of Detroiters and viewers watching across the country. We are also fortunate to have great sponsors and partners who help us celebrate Detroit in the national spotlight.”

Nominees for USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards were selected by a panel of experts and voted on by the public. USA TODAY’s announcement may be found here: https://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-holiday-parade-2019/. 10Best.com provides users with original, unbiased, and experiential travel content of top attractions, things to see and do, and restaurants for top destinations in the U.S. and around the world. 10Best.com averages 5 million visitors per month.  

America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Art Van is featured annually on WDIV-Local 4, including a one-hour syndicated national broadcast reaching more than 185 television markets across the country. News/Talk 760 WJR’s Paul W. Smith and Entercom’s 104.3 WOMC’s Stephen Clark and JoAnne Purtan (Mornings WOMC) also broadcast parade shows. For more information, visit theparade.org.

About The Parade Company

Founded in 1984, The Parade Company is a not-for-profit organization governed by the Michigan Thanksgiving Parade Foundation, whose board of directors is comprised of key civic and corporate leaders in the greater Detroit region. The Parade Company is celebrating more than 90 years of Parade tradition in Detroit and is committed to funding, creating and executing the best family events in Michigan. The Parade Company staff, the board of directors and thousands of parade volunteers work year-round to bring a wide variety of magnificent events to the City of Detroit and the region including the Ford Fireworks, Strategic Staffing Solutions Turkey Trot, and America's Thanksgiving Parade^® presented by Art Van. Follow The Parade Company on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.