Happy Thanksgiving, Detroit! If you're looking for ways to celebrate today and make the most of this holiday week, we've got you covered with some fantastic events happening right now.

This morning, thousands of Detroiters are gathering for the 99th America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, one of the city's most beloved traditions. The parade kicked off at eight forty-five this morning from Woodward and Kirby, with the route stretching three miles down Woodward Avenue all the way to Congress. You'll see twenty-nine spectacular floats, six giant character balloons, nine marching bands, and more, all led by outgoing Mayor Mike Duggan and award-winning journalist Devin Scillian as grand marshals. If you couldn't make it downtown, coverage is happening on WDIV Local Four and ClickOnDetroit dot com throughout the morning.

Before the parade, the S3 Turkey Trot brought thousands of participants in costumes to the starting line, with race options including a ten K, five K, and one mile run. The energy downtown has been electric all morning long.

For those heading to Ford Field later today, the Detroit Lions are facing off against the Green Bay Packers at three thirty this afternoon. It's the classic Thanksgiving Day matchup that's been a Detroit tradition for decades.

Looking ahead to this weekend, here's where the fun continues. Tomorrow night, November twenty-eighth, the Detroit Pistons take on the Orlando Magic at Little Caesars Arena for Emirates NBA Cup Night. Then on Saturday evening, the Motor City Cruise plays the Iowa Wolves at Wayne State Fieldhouse.

For something different, if you're in the mood for live music and entertainment, Brandy and Monica are bringing their highly anticipated Boy Is Mine Tour to Little Caesars Arena on Saturday, November twenty-ninth, with special guests Kelly Rowland, Muni Long, and Jamal Roberts.

If you want to get into the holiday spirit, the Detroit Zoo's Wild Lights features five hundred animal and nature-themed light displays with interactive experiences, and the Wayne County Lightfest offers a magical five-mile drive through Hines Park with over one hundred thousand lights and animated displays.

Whether you're catching the parade this morning, cheering on the Lions this afternoon, or exploring holiday events this weekend, Detroit has something special happening every single day.

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