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Houston is a great place to be in November. Holiday decorations are going up and there’s an anticipation in the air of magical things to come.
On Thursday, November 28, 2024, at 9 am, the 75th annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade will take place. This is one of the oldest Thanksgiving Day Parade in the U.S. Several hundred thousand Texans will line Houston’s downtown streets to watch the parade. It will feature marching bands, colorful floats, more than twenty high flying balloons, dance groups and so much more
This year’s Grand Marshall will be nine time Olympic gold medalist Carl Lewis. The parade will honor Houstonians who competed in the Paris Olympics and Paralympics.
The H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade is free and open to the public.
Thanksgiving Culinary Celebrations
As one of the country’s most diverse cities, it should come as no surprise that Houston made Travel + Leisure’s list of the 10 best U.S. cities for toodies.
Many of Houston’s fine dining restaurants create elaborate three and four course Thanksgiiving Day feasts. Here you can enjoy a fabulous culinary experience with your family and/or friends that will last a lifetime.
Blossom Hotel Houston
Blossom Hotel Houston is offering a 3 course Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, November 28, 2024. Seatings are at 12:30 pm, 2 pm, 5:30 pm and 7 pm. Enjoy a memorable Thanksgiving celebration with family and friends.
Thanksgiving Menu
Starter
- Sweet Potato Salad with sweet potato, green petit, cranberry, pomegranate, frisee and goat cheese
OR
- Rainbow Quinoa with organic rainbow quinoa, fresh green apple, fennel, cucumber, cherry tomato, raisins, red onion, chickpea and feta cheese
Main
- Turkey with slow roasted turkey breast, fondant potato, honey glazed carrots, bread stuffing, cranberry marmalade and gravy
OR
- Beef with pan seared ribeye, carmelized foie gras, lentil du puy, classic mashed potato and butter poached asparagus
Dessert Buffet
- Blossom Dessert Collection with Chocolate Fountain
Pricing is $75 for adults and $29 for children. The dress code is smart casual.
The Blossom Hotel Houston is located in the Texas Medical Center. It is also near the Memorial City Mall, CityCentre, Houston Zoo and Downtown Aquarium. It features 2 bars and lounges, a restaurant, a pool, spa and gym.
If you’d like to visit Blossom, book your stay here and you can save 40% off the regular rate.
Sol 7
Located in the Thompson Hotel, Sol 7 features global flavors and contemporary cuisines. The restaurant also offers beautiful views of downtown Houston.\
Celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends and enjoy unobstructed views of the city’s skyline. You can also enjoy a traditional three course Thanksgiving spread with options.
Thanksgiving Dinner
First Course – Choice of
- Pumpkin Bisque with Pepita Savory Granola, Autumn Herb Cream and Spiced Pumpkin Seed Oil
- PEI Oysters on the Half Shell with Honey Crisp Apple, Cranberry Mignonette and Shaved Pecan
- Lacinato Kale with Dried Cranberries Toasted Walnuts, Local Texas Chevre and Maple Vinaigrette
Second Course – Choice of
- Herb Roasted Turkey Breast with Jalapeno, Cornbread Stuffing, Whipped Mash, Turkey Gravy, Haricot Verts and Cranberry Orange Chutney
- Apple Cider – Brined Pork Chop with Sweet Potato Mash, Brussels Sprout Slaw, Wild Mushroom Tagliatella, Porcin Cream Sauce, Pinenuts and Sage
Third Course
- Texas Pecan Tart with Fat Cat Creamery Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
- Apple Cider Donuts with Apple Pie Filling and Caramel Drizzle
- Pumpkin Cheesecake with Brown Butter Biscoff, Chantilly and Salt Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Pricing is $55 per person.
The Thompson, by Hyatt
The Thompson, by Hyatt, is an Art Deco hotel with a spa. It is located near the Toyota Center, Buffalo Bay Park, the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts and Minute Maid Park. Enjoy a bar/lounge, Sol 7 and a 24 hour health club.
If you’d like to visit Thompson Houston, by Hyatt, book your stay here and you can save 9% off the regular rate.
Toro Toro
Chef Richard Sandoval brings his award winning Pan Latin Steakhouse Cuisines to the Four Seasons Hotel Houston with Toro Toro. Savor the vibrant flavors of Central and South America.
Enjoy a lavish buffet of traditional and Pan Latin influenced holiday favorites. The buffet will include
- Applewood Smoked Prime Rib
- Dijon Roasted Lamb
- Roast Turkey
- Cornbread Stuffing
- Seafood Tower
- Mini Steak Frites
- Omelet Station
- Sushi Bar
- Children’s Favorites
Pricing is $145 per adult and $65 per child (11 and under). Children 5 and under eat free. The buffet will be available from 10 am to 3 pm.
Four Seasons Hotel Houston
Four Seasons Hotel Houston is a luxury hotel in the entertainment district. It features a rooftop terrace with great views. Be pampered in the onsite spa and enjoy the outdoor pool plus a poolside bar and a health club.
If you’d like to visit the Four Seasons Hotel Houston, book your stay here to get the best available rates.
Activities in Houston During Thanksgiving Weekend
If you’re in Houston for the long Thanksgiving weekend and want to see some beautiful sights, try the Sugar Land Holiday of Lights, Magical Water Lights Houston, or Christmas Lights Tour In A Stretch Limo.
Visit Fairplex Amusement Park or Houston Museum of Natural Science.
You could visit AGR Sports Adventure Park in Katy in the greater Houston area.
Or you could get a Pogo Pass and do it all!