America's Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit, presented by Gardner White, will galavant down Woodward Avenue Thursday, drawing thousands to the city.

The 98th America's Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit delivered on its theme of “Miles of Smiles!" this year — attracting spectators from all over.

DETROIT – Santa Claus has returned to the Motor City just in time to wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving! But instead of giving away gifts, Santa received a special one himself while traveling on the route of America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White.

The parade featured the traditional balloons and floats, and Santa Claus on a Christmas-themed float brought up the rear.

The parade broadcast starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 12 p.m. The parade is also syndicated across 185 markets nation-wide

Here's everything you need to know to make the most of your long holiday weekend in and around Detroit. 🦃 America's Thanksgiving Parade: The three-mile parade down Woodward Avenue is in its 98th year.

American's Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit, presented by Gardner White, will galavant down Woodward Avenue Thursday, drawing thousands to the city.

The Detroit parade is the second largest behind the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York in terms of its viewership and the number of people going to see it in person — an estimated 1 million in Detroit last year, Michaels said. “We want to get Detroit on this big national map, and we’ve worked very hard to do that," he said.