Gallery: 2023 Silver Spring Thanksgiving Parade

Ribbon Cutting

Photo: Local politicians prepare to cut the ribbon, signifying the start of the parade.

Local politicians prepare to cut the ribbon, signifying the start of the parade.

Blair Band

Photo: The Blair marching band performs "Sweet Caroline" for the crowd.

The Blair marching band performs "Sweet Caroline" for the crowd.

Pilgrims

Photo: Children dressed as pilgrims wave to spectators.

Children dressed as pilgrims wave to spectators.

Cub Scouts

Photo: Cub Scouts carry a banner for their troop.

Cub Scouts carry a banner for their troop.

Jamie Raskin

Photo: Crowd favorite Jamie Raskin waves to spectators.

Crowd favorite Jamie Raskin waves to spectators.

Blair Crew

Photo: Members of the Blair Crew team demonstrate the rowing stroke in their parade float.

Members of the Blair Crew team demonstrate the rowing stroke in their parade float.

Juggling

Photo: A man on a unicycle juggles for the crowd.

A man on a unicycle juggles for the crowd.

Girl Scouts

Photo: Members of a local Girl Scouts troop hand out candy.

Members of a local Girl Scouts troop hand out candy.

School of Rock

Photo: School of Rock musicians rehearse before the parade begins.

School of Rock musicians rehearse before the parade begins.

Hate has no home here

Photo: Supporters of a local politician carry signs reading "Hate has no home here".

Supporters of a local politician carry signs reading "Hate has no home here".