The Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade encourages spectators to line up early along Tryon Street. | Photo by Alexander South
A Thanksgiving tradition will soon step off in Uptown. Floats are getting final touches before the Novant Health Thanksgiving Parade. More than 100,000 people will gather on Tryon Street to watch floats, balloons, and live performances on the eve of Thanksgiving.
Parade details
The parade will step off at 5:30 p.m., starting at 9th Street, traveling down Tryon Street before stopping near Good Samaritan Way.
Fun fact: There will be a special performance area at Legacy Union and Ally Charlotte Center.
Can’t attend in person? The parade will air on WCCB starting at 6 p.m.
The parade will feature live performances throughout Uptown.
Photo by Patrick Schneider
How to attend
The parade is free to attend + you’re encouraged to bring chairs to line Tryon Street.
“The 78th Novant Health Thanksgiving Parade will be a celebration of creativity, diversity, and unity for all to enjoy,” said Robert Krumbine, Chief Creative Officer for Charlotte Center City Partners and Parade Producer.
A. Watching the Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade B. Dining with family and friends C. Participating in a Turkey Trot (or similar event) D. Watching a football game E. Other
Some Like It Hot Pre-Show Dinner | 5 p.m. | The Asbury | $40 | Savor a Chicago-themed dinner before catching the show at Belk Theater.
SkillPop: Cookie Decorating 101 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | 201 CAMP | $55 | Craft festive sugar cookies designed to confection perfection.
A Christmas Carol | 8 p.m. | Booth Playhouse | $30 | Gather the family to watch this holiday classic performed on stage.
Wednesday, Nov. 27
Pickleball Open Play | 12-2:30 p.m. | Recreation Center - Providence Baptist Church | $3 | Don’t get pickled by the family — show them your skills while playing at these indoor courts.
Bright Lights 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run | 6:30-10 p.m. | Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, Belmont | $25+ | Create memories while running (or jogging) through the garden’s illuminated paths.
Charlotte Hornets vs. Miami Heat | 7 p.m. | Spectrum Center | $18+ | Watch the Hornets and the Heat face off in a thrilling clash on the court.
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Renovations are coming to 550 South, an office tower in Uptown. The lobby of the 20-story building will be completely overhauled, creating more retail space on the first floor + the second floor will be redesigned for tenant amenities. Construction begins in early 2025. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Coming Soon
Two Scoops Creamery will open a new location in Concord. The store at 66 Union St. S. is expected to open early 2025. The Charlotte-based ice cream shop has opened five locations across the Queen City since 2016.
Environment
Duke Energy’s Allen Steam Station will soon be demolished. The comapny will replace the station with battery storage sites, providing a cleaner energy source to the Charlotte area. The last operating coal-powered unit will close by the end of the year. (The Charlotte Observer)
Travel
Do you skip boarding groups at the airport? If you do, alarms might start to go off. American Airlines debuted new technology at Charlotte Douglas International Airport to prevent line cutting. The new technology is in a trial phase this holiday travel season.
Weather
Will we finally see snow in Charlotte? WCNC Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich says there’s a chance, but this winter will be mostly dry. Last time snow fell in the Queen City was Jan. 30, 2022. (WCNC)
State
An Ashe County entertainment center is operating as a disaster relief center, accepting donations, and feeding Hurricane Helene victims. Before the storm, Jimmy & Jean’s Family Entertainment Center was a furniture store and entertainment space. The owners are still accepting donations for those in need. (WCNC)
Sports
Despite losing to the Kansas City Chiefs, the Panthers showed a lot of potential on the field. Go beyond the scoreboard for the biggest stories on the Carolina Pantherswith Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts. (this will be better when the game happens lol)
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Arts
🩰 Q&A with the Charlotte Ballet
Dancer Anna Owen performs as the Snow Queen in the Charlotte Ballet’s 2023 performance of “Nutcracker.” | Photo by Taylor Jones
The Snow King and Queen will soon grace the stage at Belk Theater for the Charlotte Ballet’s annual performance of “Nutcracker.” The show runs Friday, Dec. 6- Sunday, Dec. 22. Before the seats are filled, weeks of rehearsals and months of costume work come together to shape the annual holiday tradition.
CLTtoday sat down with two returning dancers, Anna Owen and Rees Launer, before this season’s show.
Q: First, what are your roles in this year’s performance? Anna: I’m doing Sugar Plum, Rose, and Snow Queen. Rees: This year, I’m doing Sugar Plum Cavalier, Snow King, Arabian, and Clara and Fritz’s dad.
Q: Do you have a favorite role so far? Anna: I really love Rose because you get to go on stage, do your thing, and then run off stage and then do it again.
Rees: I probably have the most fun doing Arabian. I get to strut around the stage and hit a couple of poses and do some big lunges and fun arms.
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Looking for something to do with the family this week? Tomorrow, the Panthers and Charlotte FC are hosting a Tree Lighting Festival at Bank of America Stadium and Light the Knights begins Wednesday at Truist Field.
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How far are you traveling for Thanksgiving this year?
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is on track to break its 53.4 million passenger record set in 2023. | Photo via CLTairport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is anticipating more than one million travelers to fly out of CLT from Thursday, Nov. 21 to Monday, Dec. 2.
Regarding your travel plans, 52% said they are staying close to Charlotte, 29% said they’re traveling 100+ miles. Whether you’re staying close or heading out of the city, we wish you safe travels!
