Date: Thursday, November 26, 2009

Time: 8:00 AM

Location: Chicago

Young and old alike will marvel at the sight of giant inflatable balloons, dance to the beat of the nation's top marching bands, and cheer on the best performances from cultures around the world at this year's McDonald's® Thanksgiving Parade in downtown Chicago. This year's parade takes place along State Street, from Congress to Randolph.

WGN 9 Chicago will air the parade live and in high definition from 8 to 11 a.m. CST. WGN America will also broadcast the parade nationally, establishing it as one of only three parades in the country to be covered live, in its entirety, on a national television broadcast.

For more information about the McDonald's® Thanksgiving Parade, contact Chicago Festival Association at (312) 235-2217 or log on to www.chicagofestivals.org.