6abc Dunkin' Thanksgiving Day Parade: Looking back at the history

Monday, November 24, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Long before massive balloons and confetti-covered streets, this time-honored Thanksgiving tradition set the stage for every parade that would follow.

Philadelphia is the city that gave the country its first Thanksgiving Day parade.

In this week's Made in Pa, we look back at the festivities that launched generations of gratitude.
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