L.D. Bell Blue Raider Band marches in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade

The L.D. Bell Blue Raider Band from Tarrant County was one of only a handful of bands to march in this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Annual turkey trots in Dallas, Fort Worth are a Thanksgiving tradition

Thousands of families in Dallas and Fort Worth celebrated the start of the Thanksgiving holiday with a run. YMCA branches in both cities hosted annual turkey trots.

When's the best time to eat Thanksgiving dinner? Experts share their verdict

Even though the grand meal is called "Thanksgiving dinner," the dining time often falls between lunch and dinner. Are there practical reasons for this early dinnertime, or is it just traditional?

Talkers: No Christmas until after Thanksgiving
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This morning we're talking about several viral stories, including one about police officers in North Carolina who took down Rudolph on camera.

Popular holiday toys inspired by TikTok trends
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From ASMR to unboxings and taste testings, toy companies are capitalizing on TikTok trends. Toy Insider's Chief Toy Officer Laurie Schacht joins Good Day with a look at this year's top TikTok finds.

Hey Good Day: Answering your Thanksgiving questions
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This morning we're answering some of your Thanksgiving questions. Pumpkin or apple pie? And would you rather cook or clean for Thanksgiving.

Fort Worth YMCA Turkey Trot growing in popularity
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This year's annual Fort Worth YMCA Turkey Trot has a new starting line location in front of Bass Hall. The move reflects the growing popularity of this Thanksgiving Day tradition for residents.

Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving tradition
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The Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot is a holiday tradition for so many families in North Texas. FOX 4's Paige Ellenberger talked to several of the runners who preparing for a fun run.

Meals on Wheels volunteers give back for Thanksgiving
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Hundreds of volunteers are working to feed their neighbors today. It's a Thanksgiving Day tradition for Meals on Wheels.

The most popular Thanksgiving side dishes of 2025

You’re almost certain to pile up a mound of mashed potatoes and gravy next to that drumstick. And stuffing is a sure bet. But what about yams? Or even macaroni and cheese?

Dallas Weather: Thanksgiving forecast is close to perfect!

Happy Thanksgiving! It should be a nice day for turkey trotters and families who want to celebrate outdoors in North Texas on Thursday.

Dallas stores that are open on Thanksgiving day

From grocery stores to retailers, here’s a list of what is open and closed on Thanksgiving Day 2025.

6 classic Thanksgiving side dishes that have disappeared from American tables

Traditional Thanksgiving side dishes like oyster stuffing, ambrosia salad and giblet gravy were once holiday staples before falling out of favor for modern alternatives. Here are six.

Watch live: Thanksgiving Day parades from New York & around the US

Join us all morning on Thanksgiving for live, unfiltered coverage of parades and celebrations nationwide, including the New York Thanksgiving Parade live at 8:30 a.m. ET.

Prairie Lights kicks off 20th anniversary for holidays
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For its 20th anniversary, the popular Prairie Lights drive-through display in Grand Prairie, featuring over 5 million lights, promises new, expanded, and brighter features for visitors starting Thanksgiving night.

Prairie Lights kicks off 20th anniversary bigger and brighter than ever

For its 20th anniversary, the popular Prairie Lights drive-through display in Grand Prairie, featuring over 5 million lights, promises new, expanded, and brighter features for visitors starting Thanksgiving night.

Traffic backs up near DFW Airport as travelers head out
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There were traffic jams near DFW Airport on Wednesday afternoon as people worked their way toward their holiday destinations. Major roadways were expected to be just as crowded.

Millions of North Texans head to the airport, hit the road for Thanksgiving travel

An estimated 5.3 million Texans will be traveling by car for Thanksgiving, leading to heavy traffic and long delays. Traffic heading into the airports is also a major headache.

Sundance Square Christmas tree ornament returned after woman caught on camera stealing it

Someone has returned the giant, hand-painted ornament that was stolen from the base of Fort Worth's iconic Christmas tree in Sundance Square. But, according to police, the saga is not over.

When do stores open on Black Friday this year?

Shoppers can get an early start on searching for deals on popular items as major retailers release their store hours for one of the biggest holiday shopping days of the year.