The tradition of Detroit’s own Hob Nobble Gobble^® presented by Ford Motor Company is ready to amaze on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Ford Field!!

Once again, The Parade Company will electrify at this year’s premier fundraiser for the 99^th America’s Thanksgiving Parade^® presented by Gardner White.

The evening includes dinner & delights from sideline to sideline, exciting twirls on the carnival midway, a mountain of great give-a-ways & prizes, tunes by Your Generation In Concert, and our famous Parade of Stars featuring dancing elves, thunderous sounds of the Honolulu Boom Drumline and, all the way from the North Pole, Santa Claus!! All leading up to a special performance by Michigan’s own multi-platinum artist Uncle Kracker!! Known for chart-topping hits like “Follow Me,” “Drift Away,” and “Smile,” his signature blend of rock, country, and feel-good energy has made him a fan favorite for over two decades. Don’t miss this unforgettable performance made possible by The Parade Company and ALT 98.7.

Guests have the option of purchasing twelve (12) or ten (10) seats at a table, as well as individual tickets. Tickets are limited and will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.

To reserve your table, contact CarolAnn at cbarbb@theparade.org for the secure online ordering link, or download the form below, and return via email or fax to 313.923.2920. Proceeds from the Hob Nobble Gobble^®directly support the Michigan Thanksgiving Parade Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation.

www.theparade.org

The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan’s 20th annual Kidney Ball will be held on November 22, 2025 at the Saint John’s Resort new ballroom, The Monarch, a 17,000-square-foot event space in Plymouth, MI. Cocktail reception begins at 6 p.m., followed by a fabulous plated dinner and dessert starting at 7:30 p.m., as well as a silent auction, incredible entertainment, and a spirited live auction.

Event Leadership
The Co-Chairs of the Kidney Ball are Dr. John Magee, University of Michigan Transplant Center; Loren Venegas, Ideal Group, and Patrick A. Rugiero, Roman Village Restaurant Group.

Thank you!
Thank you to everyone who joined us in 2024! We raised over half a million dollars, hosted 630 enthusiastic guests, and made a tremendous difference in the lives of thousands of Michiganders living with kidney disease—while also helping to prevent countless others from ever facing that journey.

Thank you to the 53 sponsors and 87 volunteers for their contributions to the ‘Most Fun Black Tie Event in Metro Detroit!’