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)
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!
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.
The Source: Information in this article was gathered from the Houston Mayor's Holiday Celebration Lineup press conference.