LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 28: Lizzo performs onstage during the 2026 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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HOUSTON – One of Houston’s favored holiday traditions is back this November, and a hometown superstar is taking center stage to lead the festivities through the streets of downtown.
Grammy-winning singer Lizzo was named grand marshal for the 77th Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade!
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Houston Thanksgiving Parade gets Lizzo
What we know:
The parade will kick off at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 26, in downtown Houston. Spectators can look forward to five marching bands, live entertainment, elaborate floats, and festive performances geared toward the entire family.
Lizzo was a student at Elsik High School in Alief Independent School District, where she played the flute as a member of the Mighty Ram marching band. The Elsik band will be right by Lizzo’s side during the parade route.
Tickets are on sale and can be purchased here.