Things To Do for Thanksgiving in DC
Thanksgiving isn’t just tables full of great food – although that’s definitely a plus — it’s about spending time with family and friends.
We’ve pulled together some of the family friendly events happening around the District for this year’s festivities.
Marching to the Tune of Someone Else’s Drum
Don’t just settle for watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade on television, join in the sounds and moves of a few local ones happening for the holidays. Downtown Silver Spring will host a pre-Thanksgiving parade on Saturday, November 19. Complete with high school bands, floats and local organizations, this parade will celebrate all things holiday.
What: Thanksgiving Parade
When: November 19, 2011 | 10:00 a.m.
Where: Downtown Silver Spring | 916 Ellsworth Dr. Silver Spring, MD
What’s Next? Bundle up your family members and head downtown
“Storybook Magic” Holiday Parade
For those in Virginia, Reston Town Center’s annual Holiday Parade will be just up your alley. Taking place the day after Thanksgiving, the “Storybook Magic” parade will continue the holiday season celebration all day long. It’s decked with character costumes, music and 70 groups planning to participate that are sure to do everything opposite of disappoint. After participating in Black Friday sales in the Town Center, nothing keeps the excitement going like filling the streets for this parade.
What: “Storybook Magic” Holiday Parade
When: November 25, 2011 | 11:00 a.m.
Where: Market Street and Freedom Drive
What’s Next: Wrap up your holiday shopping by 11 a.m. to grab a good spot
It’s Always Better to Give than Receive
Before loosening your belt buckle and tucking the napkin under your chin, round-up the family members and donate some time to help those that are less fortunate. SOME (So Others May Eat) will be hosting its 10th Annual Thanksgiving Day Trot for Hunger. With over 6,000 trotters expected, metro area residents will gather together for the 5K walk/run that raises money for homeless women, men and children.
What: Thanksgiving Day Trot for Hunger
When: November 24, 2011 | 9:00 a.m.
Where: Freedom Plaza | corner of 14th St. and Pennsylvania St. NW
What’s Next? Visit SOME to learn more about Trot for Hunger
Food and Friends, an organization that provides meals to those living with HIV/AIDS, cancer and other life-threatening illness, needs help on Thanksgiving Day to feed their clients.
What: Food and Friends Thanksgiving Day festivities
When: November 24, 2011 | 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Where: Food and Friends | 219 Riggs Road NE, Washington, DC
What’s Next? Register here to volunteer
It’s the season for family, fun…and food! Enjoy.
Photos Courtesy of DC About.com and Trot for Hunger
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