The annual Thanksgiving Day Parade is a longtime Charlotte tradition, even though it doesn’t really change that much from year to year. You can expect the usual suspects: marching bands, mascots, clowns, decorative floats and Santa. Parade route: Tryon Street, from 9th Street to Caldwell Street. For more information, visit www.novanthealththanksgivingparade.com. (Anita Overcash)

Price: Free