Good morning Chicago! Jon and Lori have been up since 6 a.m. volunteering for the #ChicagosParade This is their first year volunteering but they’re ready! Are you? Parade starts at 8 a.m. and will be broadcast on WGN Morning News

Emerald City Theatre warming up the VIP crowd this morning with a little holiday spirit! 30 minutes till #ChicagosParade

Royston and Taylor are 18 year old performers here with Australian Institute for Performing Arts performing an original song for the #ChicagosParade

The Chicago Huaxing Troupe of the Xiling Dance Company is based in Naperville and Chicago. They will be performing a Tibetan Dance titled “Barley Harvest”

These pups came prepared! Michael and Iliana are keeping their dogs Sid and Molly nice and cozy during the parade! #ChicagosParade

Mark and Juanacosta are here on a family trip to Chicago because they wanted the full #ChicagosParade VIP experience!

Wheel Jam spinning down State St! #ChicagosParade

Don’t forget to hang out with Lauren Jiggetts and Dan Ponce this morning for #ChicagosParade on WGNTV you’ll see more fun acts, floats and more!

Santa’s Village finishing off the parade with a bang! Thanks for tuning in for #ChicagosParade we’ll see you all next year! WGNTV

Our partnership with Ozinga has helped #ChicagosParade grow (especially with Timmy the Turkey), and they want to help your business grow so you can provide for your family, create better jobs, and build your community. Find out more at ozinga.com

Thanks to our long-time partner Oui Oui Enterprises, we're proud to bring the best in portable restrooms to State Street! Get more info by visiting thebluebook.com/ch/htm/0044682…

One of the key ingredients for a successful parade is volunteers! Learn more about how you can #volunteer for the 2018 Chicago Thanksgiving Parade here: goo.gl/YH7jHK

#FunFactFriday: The 2017 Chicago Thanksgiving Parade had 3.6 million TV viewers nationally. TV time is just one of the possible sponsor benefits. Get 2018 sponsorship details here: goo.gl/NMGA59

#Snowday is the perfect day to recognize the 450,000 spectators who braved the cold to watch the 2017 Chicago Thanksgiving Parade from State Street. Thank you! For parade info, visit: goo.gl/aKNGEy.

It’s 285 days till #Thanksgiving, and the search is on for spectacular units to participate in the 2018 #Chicago Thanksgiving #Parade. Details: goo.gl/ddanCz. @SWDPanthers@JWTumblers

#MusicMonday - Calling all #marchingbands! Unit applications are now being accepted for the 2018 Chicago Thanksgiving Parade. Learn more: goo.gl/ddanCz.

#FlashbackFriday - Tom and Jerry tousled down State Street on Thanksgiving 2012 thanks to the volunteer balloon handlers. Want to be a part of the 2018 #Chicago Thanksgiving Parade? Apply here: goo.gl/YH7jHK

#TriviaTuesday – The Chicago Thanksgiving Parade is part of a long-standing holiday tradition. How many years will the parade celebrate this November? Hint: goo.gl/NMGA59

Raychal and Adam were married in a first ever wedding ceremony on the parade route during the 2007 McDonald’s Thanksgiving Parade. #ThrowbackThursday #fairytalewedding