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Thanksgiving Weekend 2026 In Paris

Thanksgiving is a traditional annual holiday to celebrate the harvest and other blessings of the past year. Paris transforms into a hub of excitement and warmth during this mega event. Treat your taste buds to sumptuous Thanksgiving feasts at the city's renowned buffets and restaurants. You can also explore captivating Thanksgiving Giveaway 2026 events, with the Thanksgiving parade as a standout annual spectacle. Immerse yourself in this incredible celebration filled with food, fun, and family bonding.

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Since 1621

The history of Thanksgiving

It began with a harvest. In the autumn of 1621, the Plymouth colonists and their Wampanoag neighbours shared three days of food in a good year. Nobody called it Thanksgiving then. It took two more centuries, a determined editor and a president in the middle of a war to turn it into the day we know: a Thursday in November for family, food and being grateful.

Most of what fills the day now came later. The parade, the football, the morning Turkey Trot and the long table of sides were added by one generation after another, which is why every family’s Thanksgiving looks a little different.

  1. 1621After their first harvest, the Plymouth colonists hold three days of feasting. Massasoit arrives with about 90 Wampanoag men, who bring five deer.
  2. 1789George Washington proclaims the first national day of thanksgiving, for Thursday, 26 November.
  3. 1846–63Sarah Josepha Hale, the magazine editor who wrote “Mary Had a Little Lamb”, writes to five presidents asking for one national day.
  4. 1863In the middle of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln makes the last Thursday of November a national Thanksgiving. It has been kept every year since.
  5. 1896Buffalo runs its first YMCA Turkey Trot, now the oldest footrace held every year in North America — a year older than the Boston Marathon.
  6. 1924Macy’s holds its first parade in New York, with animals from the Central Park Zoo. The giant balloons arrive in 1927.
  7. 1934The Detroit Lions play on Thanksgiving for the first time, and football becomes part of the afternoon.
  8. 1939–41Franklin Roosevelt moves the day a week earlier to lengthen the shopping season. People call it “Franksgiving”, so Congress fixes it for good: the fourth Thursday of November.
  9. 1957Canada settles on the second Monday of October for its own Thanksgiving, which goes back to 1578.
  10. 1989George H. W. Bush gives the first formal presidential turkey pardon, now a White House tradition.

Thanksgiving in Paris: frequently asked questions

When are Thanksgiving events in Paris in 2026?

Thanksgiving events in Paris run from Oct 17 to Nov 26, 2026: 3 events.

What is on in Paris on Thanksgiving Day?

One event is listed for Thursday, November 26, including Thanksgiving Day Parade 🎈FREE🎈 Outdoor Screening.

Where can I have Thanksgiving dinner in Paris?

1 dinner, brunch or buffet is listed, including Thanksgiving Brunch at Café Bouffon. Tables go early for the holiday, so book ahead where you can.

Are there turkey trots in Paris?

Yes: DJTA 12th Annual Turkey Trot at Liewer Community Trail (Sat, Nov 21).

What are the best Thanksgiving events in Paris?

The most popular on AllEvents right now are Thanksgiving Day Parade 🎈FREE🎈 Outdoor Screening (Thu, Nov 26), DJTA 12th Annual Turkey Trot at Liewer Community Trail (Sat, Nov 21) and Thanksgiving Brunch at Café Bouffon (Oct 17 – Nov 15).

Are there Thanksgiving events near Paris?

Yes: 9 more events are listed within reach, in London, Oakville, Guelph and Kitchener and more.

When is Thanksgiving 2026?

In the United States, Thursday, November 26, 2026 — always the fourth Thursday of November. Canada celebrates earlier, on Monday, October 12, the second Monday of October.

What is Friendsgiving?

A Thanksgiving meal shared with friends rather than family, usually on a day near the holiday. Many restaurants and bars host Friendsgiving dinners and parties, so you can skip the cooking.

Do I need to book Thanksgiving dinner in advance?

Yes, as early as you can. Restaurants serving a Thanksgiving menu often fill up a week or more ahead, and many offer a set menu at fixed seatings on the day.