If your family watches the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade every year, you’re going to love this!
This FREE Thanksgiving Parade Bingo game turns parade-watching into an interactive, laugh-out-loud tradition. Whether you’ve got kids bouncing off the walls, a crowd of adults sipping coffee, or a mix of both, bingo makes the parade even more memorable.
And the best part? This game is unique to the parade. You’re spotting floats, balloons, performers, and moments in real-time instead of calling out random words.
Let’s play!
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The Objective of the Game
Just like classic bingo, the goal is to mark off a row, column, diagonal, or even the entire card (blackout!). Only, instead of numbers, your cards feature parade favorites like giant character balloons, marching bands, Santa, or confetti cannons.
Thanksgiving Parade Bingo Supplies Needed
To play Thanksgiving parade Bingo, here’s what you’ll want on hand:
- Bingo Cards (sign up below to snag the FREE cards)
- Markers: Candy corn, mini marshmallows, pieces of paper, or even M&Ms work great.
- Clipboards or a firm surface (perfect for couches and living rooms).
- Prizes: Select small prizes for winners (ideas below!)
Optional twist: Slide the cards into a clear page protector and use a dry-erase marker. No more lost markers if the dog dashes by or Aunt Mildred accidentally steps on your card!
How to Play Thanksgiving Parade Bingo
1. Give each player one bingo card.
2. Hand out markers (or dry-erase markers if you’re using protectors).
3. Decide what each player needs to win. Can they go up, down, and diagonally? Do they need “blackout” (all spaces marked) before they win?
4. Play along live and mark items on the Bingo card as they appear in the parade.
5. The first to complete the winning pattern shouts “Bingo” or a special word (“Gobble Gobble!” or “Pass the Pie”) and claims a prize.
Create Your Own Hilarious Parade Bingo Boards
Want to customize the fun? Design your own DIY Thanksgiving Parade Bingo cards with family inside jokes, funny traditions, or those “only-at-this-parade” moments. Print a blank board and let everyone fill in their predictions before the festivities begin.
Here are some creative square ideas to get you started:
- Balloon out of control!
- Lip-sync fail
- Awkward dance routine
- Turkey costume spotting
- Random celebrity cameo
- Commercial break with food ad
- Kid on a parent’s shoulder
- Dad falls asleep on the couch
Pro Tip: Mix in some sure-win squares (like “Santa Appears”) with long-shot, silly ones (like “Balloon deflates!”) to keep the game exciting for all ages.
This DIY twist adds a layer of prediction + humor that keeps even teens and adults laughing through the entire broadcast.
Turkey Time Parade Bingo Tips
- DVR the Parade: Pause when things get too chaotic, rewind to re-watch favorite floats, or skip commercials so kids stay engaged.
- Use a Caller/Judge: Keep the game honest by assigning one person to officially announce what’s on-screen.
- Shout It Out Rule: For funny squares like “Lip-Sync Fail,” the player must call it out immediately so everyone sees it happen.
- Team Up: Pair younger kids with adults or older siblings so everyone has a chance to mark squares correctly.
Fun Prize Ideas for All Ages
Adding prizes keeps everyone in the game!
Here are a few fun ideas:
Free Thanksgiving Parade Bingo Game Cards Printables
Grab the free printables for: 6 unique Thanksgiving parade bingo cards and one blank Thanksgiving parade bingo card using the sign-up below 🙂
Thanksgiving Parade Bingo Twist For Older Kids & Teens
Want to keep older kids engaged? Add a trivia element! Before they can mark a square, they have to answer a Thanksgiving-themed question (like parade history or fun turkey trivia). It’s an easy way to make it competitive and educational.
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