Jul 21, 2023, 02:14 PM IST

8 Famous Parades in the US

WION Desk

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, New York

With an estimated 2 to 3 million attendees, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York is known as the most famous parade in the world and the entry of Santa Claus is the attraction of the three-hour-long parade.

Disney Main Street Electrical, California

Even the most aged adult will experience their inner child because of Disney's Main Street Electrical Parade. This spectacular event has been taking place in several parks at Disney over the years.

Tampa Gasparilla Pirate Festival, Florida

At Tampa's Gasparilla Pirate Festival every January, embrace your inner pirate. The festival promises "Pirates, Parades, and Piratechnics."The first weekend involves a family-friendly, alcohol-free parade that includes musical groups, dancing teams, and local clubs.

Mardi Gras, Louisiana

The Mardi Gras parade is one of the most magnificent events, lasting for two weeks and includes at least one parade every day. Each parade contains unique elements and themes that are kept unknown until the very last moment.

Chinese New Year, California

It is the biggest and oldest parade outside of China that takes place every year to commemorate Chinese New Year. It is a two-week celebration including fairs, marketplaces, and fashion pageants, with around 3 million people.

Pride, New York

It is a massive, colourful march that combines a civil rights rally, a memorial service, and a celebration. It is currently among the biggest LGBTQ+ events in the globe and is held every year on the last Sunday of June.

Fourth of July, California

Every year, one of the greatest Fourth of July parades in the country fills the streets of Alameda, California, with hot dogs, firecrackers, and red, white, and blue. A crowd of around 20,000 people attends the parade.

Bud Billiken Parade, Illinois

The Bud Billiken Parade, which draws more than 1.2 million spectators annually, is the biggest African American march in the country. The two-mile parade route travels through Chicago's Bronzeville neighbourhood across Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.