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section: culture
first_reported: 2026-11-11 22:24 CST
updated: 2026-11-12 15:19 CST
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# Chicago Thanksgiving Parade to start an hour earlier

The Chicago Thanksgiving Parade will start an hour earlier this year, its first time doing so in 92 years, according to reports.

Section: [Culture & Events](/chicago/section/life.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [NBC Chicago](https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-thanksgiving-parade-to-start-an-hour-earlier-for-the-first-time-in-92-years/4016000/), 2026-11-11 22:24 CST: Chicago Thanksgiving Parade to start an hour earlier for the first time in 92 years
- [Chicago Sun-Times](https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2026/11/12/chicago-thanksgiving-parade-to-start-an-hour-earlier-for-the-first-time-in-92-years), 2026-11-12 15:19 CST: Chicago Thanksgiving Parade to start an hour earlier for the first time in 92 years

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