If the best part of Thanksgiving is finally sitting down and tearing into the buffet of carbs, butter and gravy like an animal, the second best part is definitely watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Who doesnt have fond memories of getting cozy on the couch and watching the giant inflatables float down the streets of Manhattan as aromas of stuffing and turkey come from the kitchen? Undoubtedly. New Yorks paradewhich is celebrating its 100-year anniversary this year, first taking place in 1924is the most famous. Every year, millions of people watch the event across the country.

　　But while New Yorks parade steals the national limelight, its certainly not the only city that hosts a party on Turkey Day. Big cities and charming small towns alike hold their own Thanksgiving Day parades: Chicago, Detroit, Philadelphia and New Orleans are a few of the major ones not to miss. We know the couch is comfy, but this year, consider watching a parade from the street rather than the TV for a Thanksgiving parade experience you wont soon forget.

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