by Peggy Robin
...and I'm not telling you to go to New York. Macy's is not the only host of a grand parade! You can see one right in downtown Silver Spring. That's not too far to go to see a giant inflatable turkey, is it? And you also get a giant inflatable penguin! Best of all, you don't have to disrupt your stay-at-home-and-watch-football plans for Thanksgiving day -- this one's on Saturday, November 22.
Here's what you need to know:
Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 10:00am
Downtown Silver Spring, starting at Ellsworth Drive & Fenton St
Join us for the Montgomery County Thanksgiving parade on the Saturday before the holiday. From glittering floats and marching bands to 12-foot inflatable turkeys, and Santa Claus himself, this annual tradition promises a vibrant celebration for the whole family. The parade kicks off at 10 a.m. from Ellsworth Drive and Fenton Street and travels south on Georgia Avenue, ending at Silver Spring Avenue. Rain or shine, it’s the perfect way to usher in the holiday season.
Emcees and Themes:
ABC7 First Alert Weather Team’s Eileen Whalen and Senior Meteorologist Brian van de Graaff host the Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade. Join them, our County Executive Marc Elrich, and our County Council for the opening ribbon-cutting ceremony. Eileen Whalen is a Silver Spring native and Brian van de Graaff has emceed the parade for over a decade!
The Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade starts with harvest, autumn, and Thanksgiving themed units and ends with Winter, Hannukah, and Christmas!
Parade Route:
The parade kicks off at Ellsworth Drive and Fenton Street and travels south on Georgia Avenue, ending at Silver Spring Avenue.
Need details about parking, viewing stands, street closings and more? Visit https://silverspringdowntown.com/events/thanksgiving-parade and scroll down to the FAQs.
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The "Get Out" event of the week is posted on the Cleveland Park Listserv and on All Life Is Local on Thursdays.
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