DETROIT ~ Hundreds of business and community leaders munched down on flapjacks at the 26th annual Parade Company Pancake Breakfast presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
The event took place at the nonprofit’s studio in Detroit, kicking off the 2025 America’s Thanksgiving Parade season, presented by Gardner White. Notable guests included U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (MI-6) and Gardner White President Rachel Stewart.
Huntington Bank revealed a massive new float that will make its debut on Woodward Avenue this Thanksgiving.
The event was also broadcast live by WJR’s “‘JR Morning With, Lloyd Jackson, Chris Renwick, and Jamie Emdonds.“
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Nov. 7, 2025 ~ Parade Company President and CEO Tony Michaels joins Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds live from the 26th annual Pancake Breakfast to discuss the upcoming America’s Thanksgiving Parade from Detroit.

Photos: Detroit-area leaders gather for the 26th Parade Company Pancake Breakfast in Detroit. Andrew Mullin ~ 760 WJR









