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About H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade
The H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade in Downtown Houston is one of the nation’s oldest, dating back to 1949. The 76th annual parade steps off at 9:00 am on Thursday, November 27, 2025, with reserved seating limited and general admission allocated by great seats. The route spans more than 20 blocks, weaving through a festive path from Smith St & Lamar St, north to Walker, east to Milam, south to Pease, west to Louisiana, north to Clay, and returning to Smith & Dallas. Entrances to viewing areas are at Louisiana & McKinney or Smith & Walker. Seating opens at 7:00 am and attendees must be seated by 8:15 am. The event is broadcast live on KHOU 11, and the parade features notable balloons such as a 40-foot H-E-Buddy and a 50-foot golden dragon, with grand marshals including Houston sports mascots. Whether you’re a first-time spectator or a frequent attendee, we’ve got you covered with practical, friendly guidance to secure your viewing spot.
Downtown Houston offers convenient options for parade day. Parking is limited, so consider nearby garages in the Theater District and GreenStreet. For transit, METRO buses run on a holiday schedule, and METRORail provides Red Line shuttle options to nearby stations. If you’re staying overnight, several downtown hotels are within walking distance to viewing areas, with Hyatt Regency Downtown Houston listed as a parade sponsor. View from reserved viewing along the route is available in designated the section you want until capacity is reached; once a the section you want is full, it closes to new entrants. For the best experience, arrive early, follow the seating map provided with your ticket confirmations, and plan your route to the entrances at Louisiana & McKinney or Smith & Walker. We’re your connection to secure, straightforward access to the parade—with trusted partners and helpful tips to make your day seamless.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Venue and route: Downtown Houston, with the parade begining at Smith St & Lamar St and looping north to Walker, east to Milam, south to Pease, west to Louisiana, north to Clay, then back to Smith & Dallas.
- Date/time: 76th annual event on Thursday, November 27, 2025; step-off is 9:00 am; seating opens at 7:00 am and attendees must be seated by 8:15 am.
- Capacity and seating: Reserved seating is limited; sections close when capacity is reached; there are no on-site ticket sales and seats are general admission within each section.
- Seating chart/details: Reserved seating along the route; entrances at Louisiana & McKinney or Smith & Walker; seating map is provided with ticket confirmations.
- Parking and transit: Downtown parking is limited; recommended garages include Theater District and GreenStreet; METRO buses operate on a holiday schedule and METRORail offers Red Line shuttle options to nearby stations.
- Nearby hotels: Hyatt Regency Downtown Houston is a listed parade sponsor; numerous downtown hotels are within walking distance to viewing areas.
- Notable events hosted: New balloons like a 40-foot H-E-Buddy and a 50-foot golden dragon; grand marshals include Houston sports mascots; event is broadcast live on KHOU 11; the parade covers over 20 blocks.
- History and context: The parade began in 1949 and is one of the nation’s oldest Thanksgiving parades.