HOUSTON – Hundreds of people packed the streets of downtown Houston Thursday to get the best seat in the house to watch this year's 68th annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Some came out bright and early, some as early as 4 a.m., all to bring their families to see the high-flying balloons and super energetic acts.
This year's H-E-B parade will have 15 never-before-seen balloons.
Every year there is a competition, and there were two or three new floats added to switch things up and keep the crowds interested.
There were dozens of bands, dance teams, drill teams, performers, artists and floats that make this year's parade magical and tons of fun.
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People said it was so great to be with other fellow Houstonians on this Thanksgiving Day.
"We have so much to be thankful for, especially after Hurricane Harvey and winning the World Series. We are Houston strong!" Raquel Bjorn said.
Houston native and grand marshal Chandra Wilson performed with her alma mater, HSPVA.
RaeLynn also performed.
Some people said it was the perfect way to kick off their Thanksgiving Day celebrations.