EPISODE · Nov 26, 2025 · 9 MIN
Thousands to gather in Uptown Charlotte for 79th Thanksgiving Eve Parade celebration
from WCNC Charlotte To Go · host WCNC Charlotte
The holiday season arrives in Uptown Charlotte Wednesday evening as thousands prepare to line Tryon Street for the 79th Annual Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade — a “feast of light” and one of the city’s most cherished traditions.It kicks off at 5:30 p.m., transforming Uptown into a vibrant corridor of music, color, and community spirit. The route stretches along Tryon Street from 9th Street to Good Samaritan Way, drawing families, visitors, and longtime residents eager to kick off the long holiday weekend.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/uptown-firstward-fourthward/uptown-charlotte-annual-thanksgiving-eve-parade-novant/275-ff0768e3-962f-42eb-b7f1-8a47ecc4774bWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.
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The 2024 parade brought more than 46,000 spectators, supported by 1,000 volunteers and 85 parade units — momentum that carried into this year’s festivities.
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Thousands to gather in Uptown Charlotte for 79th Thanksgiving Eve Parade celebration
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