Thanksgiving Day parade preps underway

Tuesday, November 21, 2017
BEN FRANKLIN PARKWAY (WPVI) -- Crews are putting the final touches on the Ben Franklin Parkway ahead of the 6abc Dunkin Donuts Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Chopper 6 flew over the Philadelphia Museum of Art Tuesday morning where the steps are painted in festive colors.
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This is where the dancers will perform in front of thousands of spectators in the oldest Thanksgiving Day Parade in the country.

The parade kicks off at 8:30 on Thursday morning.

Cecily Tynan and Rick Williams will be your hosts.

You can watch the entire event from the comfort of your home on 6abc.
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