History
Founded in 1984, The Parade Company is a not-for-profit organization governed by the Michigan Thanksgiving Parade Foundation whose Board of Directors is comprised of key civic and corporate leaders in the greater Detroit region. The Parade Company is celebrating 88 years of Parade tradition in Detroit, with a mission is to fund, create and execute the best family events in Detroit! The Parade Company staff, Board of Directors and thousands of volunteers work year-round to bring a variety of magnificent events to the City of Detroit each year including the Ford Fireworks, Turkey Trot and America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Art Van. The first Detroit Thanksgiving Parade made it's way down Woodward Ave. in 1924 making it the second oldest Thanksgiving Parade in the country!
Specialties
The Parade Company specializes in making magical events in the City of Detroit and surrounding communities! We produce spectacular events such as America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Art Van (the second oldest Parade in the country!!), the annual Detroit Turkey Trot, The Ford Fireworks, and so much more! We are also a full Prop Design Studio specializing in anything your imagination can dream up! From sculpture to costumes to architectural props, the list is amazing!!