5 Thanksgiving Events to Attend in Houston

HOUSTON, TX - Thanksgiving is just around the corner, bringing family and friends together throughout the Houston area to celebrate gratitude, reunion and felicity. The city offers residents more this holiday season than the traditional feast, and Patch has its readers covered with a list of five events to attend for continued celebrations on the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

• H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade: The 67th, annual Houston Thanksgiving Day parade is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 24 at 9 a.m. and is set to feature Olympic gymnast Simone Biles and Olympic swimmer Simone Manuel as parade marshals. The parade will travel from Smith at Lamar, north to Walker, east to Milam, south to Pease, west to Louisiana, north to Clay, west to Smith and north to end at Smith and Dallas.
• TXU Energy Houston Turkey Trot: The TXU Energy Houston Turkey Trot on Nov. 24 expects a turnout of at least 20,000 participants. The event is the second-largest foot race in Houston, supporting Neighborhood Centers, the largest community development organization in Texas. Registration is required to participate ($30-$35 for adults, $15 for children), and donations are being accepted.
• Uptown Houston Holiday Lighting: The 31st, annual lighting takes place Thanksgiving evening as Houston residents and out-of-town guests gather along Post Oak Blvd. This free family event is set to feature festive music by local groups, holiday characters (including a larger-than-life Santa's reindeer), a special appearance from Santa, lighting of more than a half-million lights on 80 trees and a fireworks extravaganza.
• Thanksgiving with Santa: The Children's Museum of Houston has planned a celebration that combines the spirit of two holidays into one family-friendly event on Nov. 23. The museum's 11th, annual Thanksgiving with Santa event will feature a meet-and-greet with Santa Claus and giant, dancing turkeys from 2-5 p.m.
• Houston Meals for the Elderly: Thanksgiving 2016 brings in the 28th return of the annual Houston Meals for the Elderly, courtesy of Ho.M.E. Project. Hundreds of volunteers will deliver a hot, nutritional meal to elderly adults throughout Harris County on Thanksgiving morning with the goal of serving 4,000 meals from 10 distribution sites. The meals are intended for senior adults who do not have another means of receiving a hot Thanksgiving dinner.

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