Day 938 America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration 2014 in Plymouth MA
America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration will occur in Plymouth, Massachusetts the weekend before Thanksgiving. November 21-23th, 2014 with the huge Thanksgiving parade and the New England Good festival.  
The Parade begins Saturday at 11am at Holmes Field on Court St. in N. Plymouth along Main Street to Water Street. On Saturday from 11am-4pm, sample chowders, soups, desserts & more at the New England Food Festival. Saturday & Sunday visit the heated Crafter’s Pavilions & Kids Activity Tent. Concerts are held on Friday & Saturday night at Plymouth’s Memorial Hall.
New this year! The first annual Illuminate 2014 event will take place Friday, November 21 as a new kick off and illuminate the rich history of the holiday, reminding us of its inspirational message of peace and gratitude. The event will begin with a candle-lighting ceremony in conjunction with our sister-city, Plymouth, England, to celebrate the deep connection between the two created by the Mayflower’s voyage to Plymouth Colony, as well as other Plymouths across the United States.
Here are the schedule of events
Friday, November 21
Tours of the Historic Waterfront: 2-4pm
NEW: Illuminate 2014 – DCR Pilgrim Memorial Park: 4-5pm
Thanksgiving Street Festival, Court Street: 5-7pm
Taste Of New England VIP Reception, Memorial Hall: 5-6:30pm (invitation only)
The PIDC Patriotic COncert – Performances by American Originals and Tops in Blue: 7-10pm (doors open at 6pm for general seating)
Saturday, November 22
Opening Ceremonies, DCR Pilgrim Memorial Park 10:30am
Thanksgiving Parade, Main Street, PLymouth: 11am-1:15pm
Hannaford Supermarkets New England Food Festival, DCR Pilgrim Memorial Park: 11am-4pm
Crafter’s Village, DCR Pilgrim Memorial Park: 11am-4pm
Portal to the Past, Historic Village and Demonstrations, Brewster Gardens, 10am-4pm
Wampanoag Education Pavilion, sponsored by Massasoit Community College, Brewster Gardens: 11am-4pm
The National Senior and Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps Reunion Concert, Memorial Hall: 6:30pm
Sunday, November 23
Makepeace Farms Harvest Market, DCR Pilgrim Memorial Park: 11am-4pm
Crafter’s Village, DCR Pilgrim Memorial Park: 11am-4pm
