Crowds pack Uptown for Charlotte’s Thanksgiving Eve Parade

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CHARLOTTE — Tens of thousands filed into Uptown Charlotte on Wednesday night for the annual Thanksgiving Eve Parade, a nighttime celebration organizers say now shines brighter than ever with new lighting and an expected crowd of about 50,000.

In the video at the top of this webpage, we speak with attendees excited to watch the festive event.

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