Santa, Carl Lewis, and Dazzling Performances Shine at Houston's 75th Thanksgiving Parade

Tens of thousands of people were thrilled to see the 75th H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade, which turned the middle of downtown Houston into a lively show. The event had colorful floats, towering balloons, and performances by talented local groups, such as Katy's country star Hayden Baker, the Apache Belles, and Ballet Folklorico. It is recognized as one of the oldest and most famous Thanksgiving parades in the country.

Carl Lewis, who has won nine Olympic gold medals, was the grand master. Other Houston athletes who did well at the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics were also there. A lot of people were also looking forward to seeing Santa Claus, who marked the beginning of the holiday season.

Ron Trevino and Deborah Duncan of KHOU 11 hosted the event and led people through the beautiful parade lineup that showed off Houston's rich culture and sense of community.

People lined the streets to see high-energy shows, talented marching bands, and the shared happiness of this beloved ritual. Since it was one of the biggest Thanksgiving Day parades in the U.S., the free event brought people of all ages together in Houston for a fun time.