Thanksgiving in Fountain Hills 2026

Thanksgiving in Fountain Hills 2026: Turkey Trot, Parade & Your Thanksgiving Headquarters

Thanksgiving morning in Fountain Hills brings two favorite community traditions to downtown: the Turkey Trot 5K Run & Fitness Walk and the Fountain Hills Thanksgiving Day Parade. Join the festivities on Thursday, November 26, 2026, then stop by RE/MAX Sun Properties for muffins, mimosas, and parade viewing with the Sonoran Lifestyle Team.

Start Thanksgiving Morning with the Fountain Hills Turkey Trot

The 36th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run & Fitness Walk starts at 7:15 a.m. on the Avenue of the Fountains, just east of Verde River Drive. Participants can choose a timed 5K run or a 1.5-mile fitness walk, with a course around Fountain Park and the world-famous fountain.

Thanksgiving costumes are encouraged, making this a festive way to start the holiday with friends and family. Advance registration is required; there is no registration on race day. Fountain Hills, AZ

Visit FHTurkeyTrot.com for registration and event details.

Fountain Hills Thanksgiving Day Parade: Happy Birthday America!

This year’s Fountain Hills Thanksgiving Day Parade celebrates America’s 250th birthday with the theme “Happy Birthday America!” Expect patriotic floats, marching bands, historic tributes, and community groups celebrating the occasion along the Avenue of the Fountains. experiencefountainhills.org

Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026
Parade begins: 9:30 a.m.
Location: Avenue of the Fountains, downtown Fountain Hills
Admission: Free

Hosted by the Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce, the parade brings together local businesses, veterans’ groups, classic cars, service organizations, and performers. Be sure to stay for the finale: Santa Claus will arrive to help welcome the holiday season! Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce

Your Thanksgiving Headquarters: Muffins, Mimosas & Parade Views

Make RE/MAX Sun Properties your Thanksgiving morning headquarters! The Sonoran Lifestyle Team will have muffins and mimosas and some of the best seats for parade viewing, right here on the Avenue of the Fountains.

Stop by during the parade to say hello, enjoy a bite, and settle in to watch the festivities. Whether you’re finishing the Turkey Trot or coming downtown for the parade, we’d love to celebrate Thanksgiving morning with you.

Our office puts you right along the parade route, making it an easy gathering spot for clients, friends, neighbors, and visitors.

Spend Thanksgiving Morning on the Avenue

Plan to arrive early so you have time to park, visit with friends, and find your parade viewing spot. Start with the Turkey Trot, join us for muffins and mimosas, and enjoy a Fountain Hills holiday tradition before heading home for Thanksgiving dinner.

Happy Thanksgiving from RE/MAX Sun Properties and the Sonoran Lifestyle Team! We’re thankful for our clients, friends, local businesses, and everyone who makes this community feel like home.