Thanksgiving

A filament eruption on Monday is ushering in the possibility that night skies could light up in greens, reds and purples this Thanksgiving.

In the remotest reaches of Alaska, there’s no relying on DoorDash to have Thanksgiving dinner delivered. But some residents living well off the grid nevertheless have turkeys this holiday, thanks to the Alaska Turkey Bomb.

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade — two years away from its 100th birthday — this year will feature 17 giant character balloons, 22 floats, 15 novelty and heritage inflatables, 11 marching bands, 700 clowns, 10 performance groups and more stars than can fit around a table. In addition to the popular balloon and floats, the performances are always a key parade of the parade….

Many grocery store chains will be open for Thanksgiving Day, but with plans to shorten their hours and close early to give employees time with friends and family. Some popular chains — including Trader Joes, Target and Walmart — will be closed for Thanksgiving Day, but many will still be open if you need to get some last-minute supplies. Are…

Searches for Home Depot’s Thanksgiving hours spiked on Google the night before Thanksgiving as customers researched the home improvement chain’s hours. For anyone hoping to get an early start on Black Friday shopping at Home Depot, unfortunately, you are not in luck. Home Depot will not be open for Thanksgiving Day in 2024 and will reopen on Black Friday....

Kids at St. Kevin Catholic Academy created their own balloons to parade down 195th Street in Flushing today. News 4 New York’s Melissa Colorado reports. 

While many people are heading to family and friends tomorrow to enjoy Thanksgiving, The Salvation Army is remembering that not everyone is so lucky during the holidays. News 4 New York’s Chris Glorioso reports. 

It’s almost time for the 98th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade and today we got a preview of not only what you will see, but also what you will hear. News 4 New York’s Rana Novini reports. 

Pharmacies are often a popular place to shop on Thanksgiving, whether for last-minute medical needs, gifts, food or cooking supplies. A number of locations, including CVS Pharmacy stores, will be open on Thanksgiving. But as with many stores on holidays, it’s best to check with your local store for their hours, since many retailers will be open on modified...

Forget something on the Thanksgiving shopping list, or just procrastinating until the last minute? Here’s what shoppers can expect when the head to the stores, aside from packed parking lots. NBC New York’s Lynda Baquero reports.

If you’re looking for a Thanksgiving meal or have to make a pivot after your turkey didn’t come out as expected, there are plenty of restaurants and fast-food establishments open on Thanksgiving Day. We put together a list of the restaurants open and closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 28. This is a list of restaurants open on Thanksgiving...

Many retailers used to begin Black Friday shopping hours on Thanksgiving night after families finished their dinners, but now many have cut back and are giving those hours back to their families. But if you have any last-minute grocery needs or want to get ahead of the Black Friday rush, there are still plenty of places you can go....

Rain is headed our way on Thanksgiving. And it is sorely needed, but the timing is less than ideal. Whether you plan on flying, driving, or staying at home for the holiday, it could be raining on your parade in more ways than one. Rain arrives early Thursday morning. Anyone participating in a Turkey Trot race can expect a soggy…

The balloon of Bluey, the beloved children’s cartoon character, popped during inflation the day before the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude and giving back, and a South Carolina couple found a unique way to do both through their Chick-fil-A rewards points. Miya Payton shows us how their love for their favorite restaurant is helping feed the community.

The bands, balloons and floats are being readied to trek through Manhattan on Thanksgiving, and police are gearing up to make sure the event is safe. But as the balloons were being inflated, one favorite character among kids had a bit of an incident that needed to be addressed in order to make sure it would fly on Thursday. NBC...

The 98th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is set to get underway Thursday morning in Manhattan as the nation tunes into the premiere Turkey Day event. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade — two years away from its 100th birthday — this year will feature 17 giant character balloons, 22 floats, 15 novelty and heritage inflatables, 11 marching bands, 700 clowns, 10 performance…

NBC New York’s Gilma Avalos and Kay Angrum give a behind the scenes look at the famed parade before the floats, balloons, bands and of course Santa Claus make their way down Sixth Avenue to Macy’s flagship store in Herald Square.

All you need is a Sharpie and some gratitude.

Wanda “Thanksgiving Grandma” Dench and Jamal Hinton will spend Thanksgiving together for the ninth consecutive year in Arizona