Philadelphia is preparing for its annual Thanksgiving parade, which is the oldest in American history. The first parade was held in 1920.

The parade is free and open to the public and will feature performances and activities for the entire family.

Here's what you need to know about the parade and more.

When does the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade begin?

The Thanksgiving parade, which will be broadcast on ABC, will be from 9 a.m. to noon.

What is the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade route?

The parade will begin in Center City and then make its way to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

The parade starts at 20th Street and John F. Kennedy Boulevard and will head east on JFK to 16th Street. It will then march northbound on 16th Street to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

The parade

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