Thursday, November 6, 2025 | 10:00am - 1:00pm
Bus departs Next at 10:45 am, returns about 2:15 pm
Discover Detroit’s most enchanting hidden attraction. Venture into a magical “ParadeLand” and experience a behind the scenes look at America’s Thanksgiving Parade. Learn about the Parade’s fascinating history, explore the 200,000 square-foot storyland of fl oats, and see how their award winning artisans bring them to life. Take a journey through their unique creative kingdom, marvel at the world’s largest collection of papier-mâché heads that resemble local icons and famous characters. The Parade Company costume shop warehouses over 3,000 costumes. Designed and created in their Detroit studio these costumes make a colorful array of characters come to life. Take a one-hour guided, walking tour through the 200,000 square-foot studio. The tour is completely indoors. Please dress for the weather as it is the same inside the building — if it’s cold outside, it’s cold inside. Pictures are encouraged.
Location:
Birmingham Next