The mission of the Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade is to provide high-qulaity entertainment through an enjoyable, family-friendly experience that kicks off the holiday season.

Learn more about how your marching band or specialty unit can apply to participate at the links below. 

We are always looking for volunteers to spread the magic! Learn more about our various volunteer roles and sign up at the link below. 

The Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade, a privately-sponsored event, invites participants based exclusively on their ability to provide appropriate family entertainment suitable for this cherished national holiday. While the parade respects and embraces the diversity of causes in our community, state and nation, it cannot be used to promote special interests, no matter how worthy.

The Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade organizers will not consider incomplete applications and reserve the right to make all determinations related to participation in the parade on the basis of entertainment value. By submitting an application, prospective participants accept this participation policy.