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Things To Do for Thanksgiving 2018 in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area

2018 Thanksgiving Events and Holiday Parade in Dallas and Fort Worth

Thanksgiving is on the horizon and with the holiday season in full swing, many families are ready to spend time with family and friends. Amp up the holiday fun this season with this guide to the 2018 Thanksgiving events and holiday parade in Dallas and Fort Worth. Make your Thanksgiving even more exciting this year and get behind the wheel of a pre-owned BMW 5 Series today at Autos of Dallas!


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Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot

WHEN: Thursday, November 22 at 9 a.m.

WHERE: Dallas City Hall

Get out your running shoes this Thanksgiving and get ready for the annual Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot at Dallas City Hall. Choose from a 5K run/walk, an 8-mile run and a child-friendly Junior Trot 1K this season in a fun, turkey-themed family atmosphere. Participants in this family-friendly event will receive a shirt and a medal. This Thanksgiving event will support community programs at your local YMCA and raises money for scholarships.

Dallas Zoo Lights

WHEN: Select Nights from Friday, November 16 – Tuesday, January 1

WHERE: Dallas Zoo

Festive Christmas lights are a highlight of the holiday season each year and Dallas Zoo Lights will kickstart the season on November 16. Visit the Dallas Zoo this year to see your favorite animals in a different light with more than one million lights, beautiful silk lanterns, and much more. Highlights of this incredible holiday event include live music, photo opportunities with Santa Claus, delicious s’mores, and much more.

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Dallas Holiday Parade

WHEN: Saturday, December 1 at 10 a.m.

WHERE: Downtown Dallas – Commerce St. to Young St.

With the arrival of Thanksgiving on the horizon, many families are looking forward to the annual Dallas Holiday Parade. A tradition for many Dallas-Fort Worth families, the holiday parade will follow Commerce Street in Downtown Dallas and will feature festive floats clad in red, white and green, local marching bands playing your holiday favorites, holiday balloons, live performances and Kris Kringle himself.


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How do you plan to celebrate the holiday season this year? With everything from a festive holiday parade to a turkey-themed 5K, this guide to the 2018 Thanksgiving events and holiday parade in Dallas and Fort Worth will point you in the right direction. Visit Autos of Dallas inventory today to find a pre-owned luxury vehicle that will fit your budget and lifestyle!