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Highlights from the 6abc Dunkin' Donuts Thanksgiving Day Parade

Thursday, November 22, 2018
Watch the opening sequence to the 99th annual 6abc Dunkin' Donuts Thanksgiving Day Parade.
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The tradition continues, as anchors Rick Williams and Cecily Tynan hosted the 99th annual 6abc Dunkin' Donuts Thanksgiving Day Parade Thursday morning.

The annual parade, the longest running Thanksgiving Day parade in the country, has been a tradition for many families across the region.

There were 23 marching bands from across the nation, 15 balloons, 16 floats, 30 performances, as well as fan favorites from music, stage and screen right here in Philadelphia!

From bands and balloons, to the stars and performances, these are some of the magical moments from the 6abc Dunkin' Donuts Thanksgiving Day Parade.WPVI
From bands and balloons, to the stars and performances, these are some of the magical moments from the 6abc Dunkin' Donuts Thanksgiving Day Parade.WPVI
From bands and balloons, to the stars and performances, these are some of the magical moments from the 6abc Dunkin' Donuts Thanksgiving Day Parade.WPVI
From bands and balloons, to the stars and performances, these are some of the magical moments from the 6abc Dunkin' Donuts Thanksgiving Day Parade.WPVI
From bands and balloons, to the stars and performances, these are some of the magical moments from the 6abc Dunkin' Donuts Thanksgiving Day Parade.WPVI
From bands and balloons, to the stars and performances, these are some of the magical moments from the 6abc Dunkin' Donuts Thanksgiving Day Parade.WPVI
From bands and balloons, to the stars and performances, these are some of the magical moments from the 6abc Dunkin' Donuts Thanksgiving Day Parade.WPVI
From bands and balloons, to the stars and performances, these are some of the magical moments from the 6abc Dunkin' Donuts Thanksgiving Day Parade.WPVI
From bands and balloons, to the stars and performances, these are some of the magical moments from the 6abc Dunkin' Donuts Thanksgiving Day Parade.WPVI
From bands and balloons, to the stars and performances, these are some of the magical moments from the 6abc Dunkin' Donuts Thanksgiving Day Parade.WPVI
From bands and balloons, to the stars and performances, these are some of the magical moments from the 6abc Dunkin' Donuts Thanksgiving Day Parade.WPVI
From bands and balloons, to the stars and performances, these are some of the magical moments from the 6abc Dunkin' Donuts Thanksgiving Day Parade.WPVI
From bands and balloons, to the stars and performances, these are some of the magical moments from the 6abc Dunkin' Donuts Thanksgiving Day Parade.WPVI


Rick, Cecily and Ginger Zee danced (to stay warm) in the broadcast booth.



The Philadelphia Flyers' beloved mascot, Gritty, experienced his very first Thanksgiving this year, and he spent it with us on the parade route!

Gritty's very first Thanksgiving parade!


And other members of the Action News team were on hand, riding along the parade route with American Idol finalist Michael J. Woodard on the 6abc float.

Action News team join Michael J. Woodard on 6abc float


And it's always the most wonderful time of the year, as Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived in Philadelphia.

Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive on the Parkway!


We hope you enjoyed the show. Thanks for watching!

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