Thanksgiving Eve

Today was a work day for me, and it was a challenge getting into The Whitney parking lot.  The restaurant faces Woodward Avenuue and Detroit's 99th Thanksgiving Day Parade route is a 3-mile stretch on Woodward Avenue.  It goes right past The Whitney.  Crews were setting up road blocks all along the Woodward Avene parade route, so it took a little ingenuity to get into the parking lot. 

We're still featuring Apple Cinnamon Black tea at Mansion Tea but on Friday we'll switch over to Mistletoe Kiss Black Tea.  A yummy spicy Christmassy tea.  The Whitney was having their outdoor tree lighting tonight and the interior is beautifully decorated for Christmas.

On the way to an appointment after work, I was pleasantly surprised to see pick-up trucks pulling over 30 floats on Warren Avenue in preparation for tomorrow's parade.  My hubby was driving so it gave me the opportunity to take several photos through the car's windshield and his driver's window.  I'll share just a few photos but you can be sure I'll be watching the parade on TV when it begins at 8:45 tomorrow morning.

We had high winds and light snow flurries today, and light snow is also predicted for tomorrow.  Those watching the parade in person will have to bundle up.

I was so happy to see the Hudson's float.

The Jazz float paying tribute to the Detroit Jazz Queens.

The Oz float

And part of the very last float - Santa's float

After dinner tonight I made a 9-inch pumpkin swirl cheesecake with a gingersnap crust for one of tomorrow's desserts.  It's been several years since I made one and The Whitney inspired me with their pumpkin cheesecakes made in the pastry kitchen and sold thru tonight for $59.  

I wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving.  🎜 Count your blessings, name them one by one... and it will surprise what the Lord has done. 🎝 The great hymn Count Your Blessings was published in 1897 and it's still true in 2025!