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CMU Alumni at America's Thanksgiving Parade®

Details:

Join Central Michigan University alumni and friends for the  99th Annual America’s Thanksgiving Parade® presented by Gardner White! Gather with loved ones and experience the excitement at one of the nation’s most iconic parades. 

Your registration includes:

  • Exclusive grandstand parade seating on Woodward Avenue and Alumni and friends🦃
  • All-you-can-eat breakfast buffet🧇
  • Access to the CMU Detroit Office with private restrooms🚪

Breakfast includes chicken and waffles with maple sriracha syrup, scrambled eggs with goat cheese and tomatoes, lyonnaise potatoes, bacon, sausage links, assorted pastries, and fresh fruit. We would like to thank the Mount Pleasant Area Convention & Visitors Bureau for sponsoring breakfast by Kristina’s Catering.

*The CMU Parade Grandstand seating is located on Woodward and Michigan Ave, located directly North of the CMU Detroit Office on Woodward. Look for the CMU flags!   

Cost

$85.00 | Attendee 
$50.00 | Children 12 & Under  
Complimentary | Children 2 & Under 

Gold members will receive $10.00 off their total registration. All registration sales are final.

March with the CMU float

CMU is seeking students, faculty, staff and Alumni interested in participating in the parade alongside the CMU float. Participants must be available the morning of November 27, have the ability to follow the float for at least three miles outdoors and stand for an extended period. Participants must be 16 years or older.  

Those interested in participating must apply by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, October 6, 2025. CMU will select 30 marchers, two banner carriers, and six alternates. Your application does not guarantee participation. Selected marchers will have the ability to bring 1 guest. 

Submit Marcher Application

Date: -
Time: -
Location: 777 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI
Sponsor: Alumni Relations
Contact: Alumni Relations alumni@cmich.edu 989-774-3312
Register by Friday, November 7!