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Check out major holiday happenings for 2012, beginning with the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on NBC television beginning at 9AM ET on Thursday, November 22.

Celebrities at the parade this year will be announced shortly before the parade kicks off. As always, look for a world class performance by the Radio City Rockettes, and of course, a special appearance by Santa Claus!

Take a virtual tour of what else is going on - coast to coast - with times and locations of this year's big Thanksgiving Day events. If you're staying at home to watch on TV, also be sure to stick around for the annual 2012 National Dog Show beginning at noon on Thanksgiving Day.

And for diehard football fans, the NFL Thanksgiving Day football games includes this year's top teams squaring-off around noon, and continuing well after the apple pie is served ....

also see-> A Trip to the NYC Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

More about Thanksgiving Day parades & events around the Web:

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade - The one that started it all, with details on New York parade history and info on the traditional helium balloon extravaganza, the full parade route, celebrity floats, marching bands, maps and best viewing locations, interactive online games and more.

America'sThanksgiving Parade Detroit hosts one of the country's oldest parades, starting on Woodward Avenue and Mack, and ending at Woodward Avenue and Congress.

Thanksgiving Day Parade, Houston's big holiday extravaganza with the complete parade route, online ticket purchase, photos.

Chicago Thanksgiving Parade - This year's complete schedule and parade route, VIP tickets, pics, video and a guide to parade volunteering and participation.

Carolinas' Carrousel Thanksgiving Day Parade, Charlotte's march down Tryon Street including the complete schedule, updates and photos.

Plimoth Plantation - The Massachusetts living history museum re-creates Thanksgiving with authentic 1627 theme dining and other activities. New England Thanksgiving and Victorian Thanksgiving dinners feature period food, table manners and customs.

Old Sturbridge Village - Lots of activities throughout the month, with Thanksgiving Day events at this Western Massachusetts living history museum, including a re-created Meetinghouse service, a musket shoot, and storytelling.