2026 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED!

CHECK BACK IN DECEMBER FOR 2027 APPLICATION DATES. 

Apply TODAY to perform in the 2026 Chicago Thanksgiving Parade! Showcase your spectacular talents in front of a massive crowd on State Street and watching across the globe!
Deadline for applications is May 1, 2026.

Once your application is received, it will be reviewed. If you are selected to perform, the #ChiParade team will follow up with further instructions.