parades in the U.S.A.

A ranking of the largest parades is debatable because information on parade attendance is not readily available. Most sources cite Gasparilla as being in the top 5! Based on other articles and sources, this is the Social Pirate's list:

1. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, New York City, NY

2. Mardi Gras Parade, New Orleans, Louisiana

3. Gasparilla Pirate Festival, Tampa, Florida 

4. St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Chicago, Illinois

5. National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade, Washington D.C. 

6. Rose Parade, Pasadena, California

7. Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena, California.

8. NYC Pride Parade, New York City

9. San Francisco Pride Parade, San Francisco, California 

10. The Fiesta Flambeau, San Antonio, TX

NOTE: The Social Pirate also LOVES Fantasy Fest in Key West, FL and attended that parade many times. However, due to attendance size, it didn't make the list. Fantasy Fest is definately fitting for a pirate and deserves mentioning.