Thanksgiving parade recognizing music great Aretha Franklin

DETROIT — The late music great Aretha Franklin is being recognized during America’s Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit.

Thousands of spectators are lining the three-mile (4.8-kilometre) route in sub-freezing temperatures along Woodward Avenue Thursday morning from Midtown to downtown for the parade’s 92nd year. The event features 26 floats.

Franklin’s family members are riding in her honour as the Cass Tech High School marching band performs Franklin’s signature tunes.

Sportscaster Jim Nantz serves as grand marshal. Other celebrities include baseball Hall of Famer and former Detroit Tiger pitcher Jack Morris, the Disney Channel’s Sofia Wylie and Olympic snowboarder Kyle Mack.

The Yankee Air Museum Rosie the Riveter Tribute Corps also is part of the parade.

The event is presented by Art Van and produced by The Parade Company.

The Associated Press

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