Cool, Sunny Thanksgiving Parade Weather Expected in Houston

Cool, crisp air and clear skies are expected to greet families along the Houston Thanksgiving Day Parade route this week. After several rounds of rain pushed through the city, forecasters say the holiday will bring calmer weather that should make the annual event far more comfortable for residents.

Sunny Skies Expected for Thursday Morning

Forecasters report that a dry north wind will move in late Wednesday and help clear the clouds. As a result, Thanksgiving morning should feel cool but pleasant. Paradegoers can expect temperatures in the upper 40s at sunrise and the lower 60s by midday.

City officials say the weather shift is ideal, especially after recent storms forced crews to work through soggy conditions to prepare the route through downtown. With lighter winds and no rain in the forecast, organizers expect a strong turnout.

What Houston Residents Should Know

The parade begins at 9 a.m. Thursday and features marching bands, floats, local performers, and community groups from across the region. Streets around the theater district will close early, so residents planning to attend should allow extra travel time.

Although temperatures will warm quickly, officials recommend dressing in layers. The breeze will keep the morning cool enough for jackets, especially for children and older adults.

Why It Matters for the Houston Dynamo

The break in the weather offers welcome relief for Houston Dynamo fans hosting outdoor gatherings or youth practices over the holiday. Many supporters also plan to spend the weekend at team-related events, and the drier conditions will help keep fields and fan zones in better shape.

Cool, stable weather also reduces travel delays, which benefits fans heading in or out of the city for the holiday stretch.

What’s Next for the Holiday Weekend

After the sunny Thanksgiving morning, temperatures should remain mild through the weekend. Highs will hover in the mid‑60s to low‑70s. The forecast remains dry until early next week, when a slight chance of rain returns.

Residents planning to attend local sports events, including Dynamo-related youth matches or community tournaments, should find favorable conditions throughout most of the long weekend.

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