Reston Holiday Parade Beats Macy's Parade in USA Today Poll

RESTON, VA — The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York is a staple of the holiday season, but it's got nothing on Reston -- at least that's how USA Today readers feel.

The Reston Holiday Parade finished fourth in USA Today's 10best poll on the best holiday parades in the country, one spot above the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in fifth place. The Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade in Annapolis, Md.; Twinkle Light Parade in Albuquerque; and H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade in Houston took the Nos. 1, 2 and 3 spots respectively.

"Since 1991, rain or shine, the parade has been an annual tradition on the day after Thanksgiving," according to a statement from Reston Town Center. "Before the parade begins, thousands of jingle bells will be handed out to spectators along the route."

The 10best description notes that the Reston Holiday Parade features giant inflatable balloons, live music, dancers, antique cars and local dignitaries marching along the half-mile parade route on Market Street, with photo ops with Santa and Mrs. Claus available after the parade.

Image via Reston Town Center