Thanksgiving is about family, gratitude, food, and for proud car enthusiasts, finding an event to attend at which they can show off their ride and check out the rides of others. Houston car lovers have a few great events around town that hope to combine all of those important fun holiday aspects in a memorable way. The three best places to take your ride on Thanksgiving in Houston are great for enjoying time with your loved ones, and enjoying time with your car.
1) TXU Energy Houston Turkey Trot
The annual TXU Energy Houston Turkey Trot is the second largest footrace in Texas, and one of the best places to take your ride on Thanksgiving. The event will take place the morning of Thanksgiving Day, which is Thursday November 27, 2014 at 7 AM, starting at the Dillard’s department store by the Galleria. The Turkey Trot is broken down into three races; a 10k run, 5k run and kids’ run. All three races are part of the fundraising event which provides needed financial support to the Neighborhood Centers efforts, which include support programs such as Sheltering Arms Senior Services. The goal for attendance at the 2014 trot has been set at 15,000, and that goal should be easily met. Not only should you consider bringing your ride to the TXU Energy Houston Turkey Trot the morning of Thanksgiving Day, you should also sign you and your family up to run, volunteer, support a racer or simply donate as a way of giving back to your community on a day of thanks and love.
2) Katy YMCA Turkey Dash
Another charitable event happening in Houston on Thanksgiving Day is the Katy YMCA Turkey Dash, a day of racing and events for the whole family that raises awareness and money for the programs and scholarships funded by the YMCA. The 2014 Katy YMCA Turkey Dash will be the event’s twelfth anniversary celebration, and the event’s activities have been ramped up as part of that milestone celebration. Load the family into your ride and bring it to the Katy Family YMCA on Westheimer Parkway in the Houston adjacent suburb of Katy, Texas to participate in the charitable fun. The event will include a 10k race, 5k race and a family themed race activity. There will also be a costume contest and plenty of chances to raise and donate money to the Katy YMCA’s numerous community support and enrichment efforts.
3) Houston on Parade
For a number of families, the only event that matters on Thanksgiving Day is the parade. The 2014 Thanksgiving Houston on Parade event has been promoted as the best in the city’s Thanksgiving parade history, and makes for an excellent place to take your family and your ride for holiday fun. The parade route runs through downtown Houston, Texas starting at 9:00 AM the morning of Thanksgiving Day. This year marks the 65th annual Thanksgiving Parade in the city of Houston, and the city is proudly revamping its parade efforts to make the entire event memorable. Floats, balloons, entertainment, and a number of local vendors are slated to take part in the massive downtown holiday celebration. The size and scope of Houston on Parade does mean there is no public seating made available, though attendees are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets from home to set up on the ample curbside space for comfortable enjoyment of the parade festivities.
The city of Houston, Texas offers a number of family friendly events you, your loved ones, and your ride can attend on Thanksgiving Day. Whether you want to take part in a charitable race through the city, or relax and watch a festive parade, you can’t go wrong with the three best places to take your ride on Thanksgiving in Houston.
