Peanut Tillman named grand marshal for 2026 Chicago Thanksgiving parade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 6:20 PM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
Chicago Bears legend Charles "Peanut" Tillman will serve as grand marshal for the 92nd annual Thanksgiving Parade in Chicago. The event is scheduled to begin at 7:45 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning, starting at Ida B. Wells Drive and State Street. This year's parade will feature giant balloons, marching bands, live performances, and a new sleigh for Santa Claus. Actor Jake Connelly, known for his role on "Stranger Things," will also participate as an honored guest. The parade is expected to attract thousands of attendees.
- •Charles "Peanut" Tillman named grand marshal for the 2026 parade
- •Parade starts at 7:45 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning
- •Features new sights including a Cookie Monster balloon
- •Actor Jake Connelly will also be an honored guest
- •Thousands are expected to attend the event
- 6:20 PMYahoo Sports — Bears legend 'Peanut' Tillman to serve as grand marshal for 2026 Chicago Thanksgiving parade
"Chicago Bears legend Charles "Peanut" Tillman will lead this year's Chicago Thanksgiving Parade as the grand marshal.
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