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3 MIN READ – It’s the perfect time of year for practicing gratitude, gathering with friends and family, and eating a ton of delicious food. If you’re looking for ways to celebrate Thanksgiving, check out this roundup and spend a day in the Loop.
VIEW THE CHICAGO THANKSGIVING PARADE
Head on over to State Street in the Loop on Thursday, November 23 to enjoy the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade. The parade marches from Ida B. Wells Drive to Randolph Street and lasts from 8-11 a.m. featuring the return of the beloved giant balloons. Don’t miss this family-friendly tradition in the heart of the city. Learn more here.
Sit back and let the pros do the cooking
Let Beatrix Market do the cooking this Turkey Day with Thanksgiving Dinner To-Go options! Choose from the Complete Thanksgiving To-Go Dinner, including Turkey Breast with gravy, Cranberry Sauce, Parker House Rolls, and a choice of three sides for $205.00 plus tax, or finalize your own festive feast from a la carte options such as Butternut Squash Ravioli, Mashed Potatoes, House-Made Stuffing, Green Beans and more. Add on a Whole Traditional Pumpkin Pie or dessert to round out the spread. Orders must be placed by Friday, November 17th for carryout on Tuesday, November 21 and Wednesday, November 22. Beatrix Market has locations at 155 N. Wacker and 23 E. Jackson Blvd. Learn more here.
- Appetizers: Pumpkin Bisque, Winter Spice Crème Fraîche; Winter Green Salad, Tuscan Kale, Frisée, Radicchio, Sliced Apple, Poached Cranberries, Smoked Gouda and Maple-Poppy Seed Dressing
- Main Entrées: Heirloom Roasted Turkey Breast, Giblet Gravy, Ciabatta Stuffing , Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Cranberry Stuffing; Roast Berkshire Pork Loin, Dried Apricot-Thyme Jus, Garlic Mashed, Potatoes, Honey Glazed Carrots Cauliflower, Exotic Mushroom, Marble Potato Winter Curry
- Desserts: Pumpkin Pie, Butter Crust, Tahitian Vanilla Ice Cream; Fall Berry Cobbler, Maple Ice Cream
Experience Boleo's signature South American flavors on the menu or opt for a more timely and festive feast of Thanksgiving favorites, including oven-roasted Turkey, Honey Glazed Ham, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, and Stuffing. Plus, what's Thanksgiving without pumpkin pie? Round out the meal with a slice or sips of one of their unique craft cocktails. The Thanksgiving menu is $40 per person. The full Boleo menu is also available for purchase. View the Thanksgiving menu here.
Gobble up theatre in the Loop
Most theatres are shuttered for Thanksgiving Day, but the show goes on! With fantastic productions at various Loop theaters, you can say hi to Betty Boop at Broadway In Chicago’s Boop! The Musical, or dream of sugar plum fairies after Joffrey Ballet’s The Nutcracker at Lyric Opera. The show doesn’t stop there – shows at Goodman Theatre, Auditorium Theatre and more will also get two thumbs up.
Merry and Bright
If you’ve done the turkey jam and want to skip into the rest of the holiday season, fear not! Holidays in the Loop are the time to enjoy all that the Loop has to offer as we witness its transformation into a winter wonderland. From the State Street Holidays Lights, the fabulous downtown holiday traditions, or making new memories of your own, we’ve got it all.
