Ah man, I'm so glad to see this
parade happening! It's like the whole city comes together to forget about all the drama and just enjoy some good vibes
. And you know what's even better? The diversity of people participating - it's like a big ol' plate of Thanksgiving dinner with everyone gettin' along
. I mean, I know Chicago's been through some tough times lately (looking at ya, OP Midway Blitz
), but this parade is just the thing to remind us that we're stronger together
. And let's be real, who doesn't love a giant inflatable turkey waddlin' down State Street?
It's like the ultimate symbol of Thanksgiving cheer
. Bring on the hot cocoa and snuggles - this city's got its mojo back!
avg age of attendees was around 35, btw. 
stats show that 75% of spectators said it was their first time attending this event, which is awesome! 
total attendance was around 250k ppl, making this year's parade one of the largest in history 
. btw, most spectators were dressed in fall-themed outfits with an average spend of $50 on accessories 
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u know whats crazy? how can one thing bring so much ppl together when its just a turkey on wheels lol... but seriusly tho, this parade is like the ultimate symbol of chicago's spirit 
. its a reminder that even when things get tough, we can still find ways to make each other smile 
my family has never been there but we should def plan a trip someday...can anyone recommend any good restaurants or stuff to do in chicago? 
it's like Chicago is saying "hey we're still one city" you know? And Lupe's right it's a tradition that doesn't change but still feels fresh every year it's like a reminder that even though life can be messy, we've got each other to lean on