The 90th annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade kicks off Thursday morning. The parade – featuring marching bands, floats, equestrian units and performers – travels up State Street from Ida B. Wells Drive to Randolph Street. Here’s key things to know about the parade and how to watch it. The parade starts at 8 a.m. CST.

Now 90 years strong, the annual tradition brought the return of giant helium balloon, festive floats, international bands, and a lot of dancing.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Thanksgiving festivities took over a packed State Street on a brisk Thursday morning for the 90th annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade. "We're starting to get cold," Chris Janick from Leland, Illinois, said. "We actually came out last night got a hotel room and wanted to see this parade."