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Houston's Thanksgiving Parade: Giant Balloons & Street Closures!

11/27/2025

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Houston Parade Celebration

The 76th Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade will be held in Houston, Texas, on November 27 at 9 a.m., drawing hundreds of thousands of spectators.
It will feature a 40-foot H-E-Buddy balloon and a new 50-foot golden dragon balloon.
Major streets, including Walker, McKinney, and Louisiana, will close from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the parade.
Deck the Halls tree lighting is among Houston's additional holiday events.

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Houston Arts Showcase

The Houston Ballet presents Stanton Welch's The Nutcracker at Wortham Theater Center, November 28–December 28, with tickets $30–$220 and VIP experiences.
The Houston Symphony performs Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1 on November 28 and 29, with a $20 livestream.
TEATRX's La Vida Es Cortos Festival runs November 28–30 at MATCH, featuring 21 short films and eight plays, with adult tickets pay-what-you-can and children free with an adult ticket.

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Houston Parade Celebration

The 76th Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade will be held in Houston, Texas, on November 27 at 9 a.m., drawing hundreds of thousands of spectators.
It will feature a 40-foot H-E-Buddy balloon and a new 50-foot golden dragon balloon.
Major streets, including Walker, McKinney, and Louisiana, will close from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the parade.
Deck the Halls tree lighting is among Houston's additional holiday events.

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