The Detroit Institute of Arts is bringing some of its best-known works to Woodward Avenue for the 100th America’s Thanksgiving Parade on November 26. The museum announced November 9 that it is working with The Parade Company on its first float.
The float is more than 100 feet long and features interpretations of Diego Rivera’s Detroit Industry Murals, Auguste Rodin’s The Thinker, Renée Sintenis’ Donkey and Charles McGee’s Noah’s Ark: Genesis. The Parade Company designed it and its artists are building it at the organization’s Detroit studio. Turning spindles will display more art along the route.
The parade begins near the museum and runs nearly three miles down Woodward Avenue to Campus Martius Park. Spectators can watch along the route for free. WDIV Local 4 will air the parade from 10 a.m. to noon Eastern.
Detroit Institute of Arts announcement
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