Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and there’s no better time to express gratitude, spend quality time with loved ones, and create lasting memories. Southeast Michigan is host to an array of Thanksgiving traditions that are sure to make your day special. Take a look at some of our favorites, and from all of us at Real Estate One Family of Companies, we wish you a warm and wonderful Thanksgiving!
42nd ANNUAL TURKEY TROT
Kick off your Thanksgiving celebrations with the 42nd Annual Turkey Trot, which also marks the start of America’s Thanksgiving Parade. This tradition, spanning four decades, offers a variety of races, including 10K, 5K, 1-mile, and combo events. What makes it special is the thousands of participants who don costumes and bring a festive atmosphere to the event, often dubbed “The Parade before The Parade.”
Be part of this lively tradition and register here: S3 Turkey Trot Registration.
METRO DETROIT THANKSGIVING DAY RACES
Looking for a race a little closer to home? Check out one of the handful of towns hosting trots and gobblers of their own:
THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE
Thanksgiving in Detroit wouldn’t be complete without the iconic America’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The 98th edition of this event will span 3 miles of Woodward Avenue from Kirby to Congress. The Parade begins at Kirby and Woodward at 8:45 a.m., taking about an hour and a half to reach its conclusion at Congress and Woodward. Thanks to sponsors, this Parade is free to attend or grandstand tickets can be purchased for prime viewing. If you can’t make it downtown, catch the live broadcast on Channel 4 news.
Plan your visit and get all the details here: Parade Visitor Info
DETROIT LIONS THANKSGIVING DAY GAME
A tradition since 1934, The Detroit Lions will host their 85th annual Thanksgiving Day Classic on November 28th against the Chicago Bears. Game time will feature multi-GRAMMY-nominated country artist Shaboozey as part of the Thanksgiving Halftime Show. The game will be televised on FOX at 12:30 PM ET.
If you’re looking to tailgate before the big game, you have two fantastic options:
Pride Plaza: Join the official Detroit Lions Tailgate at Brush Street in front of Ford Field. Admission is free and the event features beverage tents, music, Detroit food trucks, and interactive fan games.
Eastern Market Tailgate: Located northwest of Comerica Park and Ford Field, Eastern Market is the place to be for Lions tailgating. Shuttles run continuously between Ford Field and Eastern Market, and tailgaters can also make the quick 10-minute walk across the bridge to the stadium. Proceeds from tailgating go to support the mission of operating markets, providing greater access to good food, and growing local food businesses.
Reserve your spot here: Eastern Market Tailgating
