About this Event
Come celebrate Thanksgiving with Sister Cities of Houston as we participate in Houston’s 77th Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade!
Thursday, November 26, 2026
Parade Begins: 9:00 AM
Location: Downtown Houston, Texas
We invite our Sister City Association members, families, and friends to join us for this wonderful Houston tradition as we celebrate friendship, cultural diversity, and the international connections that make our city so special.
Celebrate Your Culture! We encourage participants to wear traditional cultural clothing or attire representing their heritage and Sister City connections! This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase the rich diversity of our international community.
A limited number of flags representing the countries of our Sister Cities will also be permitted. Please coordinate with Sister Cities of Houston in advance regarding flags to ensure appropriate representation and compliance with parade guidelines.
Participation & Float Information:
We are excited to welcome participants to walk alongside, in front of, or behind our Sister Cities of Houston float! Please note that space on the float is very limited. To ensure everyone’s safety and accommodate those with special needs, riding positions will be reserved for:
Sister Cities of Houston Board Members
Special guests and city officials
Very young children
Individuals with mobility limitations
We kindly ask everyone to respect these arrangements. There will be more space available for those walking with our float, and we encourage everyone to join in the celebration!
Important Event Details:
By registering, you are expressing your interest in participating with Sister Cities of Houston in the parade. Registration does not guarantee a seat on the float. Our team will contact registered participants closer to Thanksgiving with additional information, including:
Meeting location and arrival time
Parking information
Assigned float number and parade lineup location
Flag coordination and additional participation instructions
We look forward to celebrating Thanksgiving together, sharing our cultures, and proudly representing Houston’s international community!
***See more information on the City of Houston website:
https://www.houstontx.gov/thanksgivingparade/
Event venue & nearby stays
Downtown Houston 77th Annual HEB Thanksgiving Day Parade, Lamar Street, Houston, United States
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