Parades celebrating Thanksgiving often include an appearance by Santa at the end of the parade, with the idea that 'Santa has arrived' or 'Santa is just around the corner' because Christmas is always the next major holiday following Thanksgiving.
Os desfiles que se celebran o día Acción de Grazas a miúdo inclúen unha aparición de Santa no final do desfile, coa idea de que 'Santa chegou' ou 'Santa está a volta da esquina" porque o Nadal é sempre a seguinte festa importante logo de Acción de Grazas.