Celebrate St. Louis is bringing joy all year with concerts, fireworks on special nights, plus the Thanks-For-Giving Parade — now in partnership with The Gateway Arch Foundation

Celebrating its 41st year, the 2025 Thanks-For-Giving Parade will take place on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 2:00 pm.

Parade goers can look forward to parade units, including musical floats, dance groups, vibrant displays, drumlines, and marching bands from across the St. Louis region. And of course, Santa Claus will make his traditional appearance to wish everyone a Happy Holiday Season.

Help the St. Louis Area Foodbank provide healthy and nutritious meals to thousands of families across the bi-state region this year by making an online donation. A community challenge grant made by Ameren runs through November 28th, 2024 so all gifts up to $200,000 will be DOUBLED!

You can donate by going online to: https://stlfoodbank.org/thanks4giving

Thanks for Giving and making a difference in the lives of local families this holiday season.

2025 Marching Bands

As part of the annual Thanks for Giving Parade, marching bands will be judged on music performance, marching and general effect. Trophies for the top five bands will be awarded to the winners. In addition, a trophy will be awarded to the Outstanding Percussion Section, Outstanding Drum Major and Outstanding Guard Unit. Come cheer them on!