I love a parade

Giant balloons of cartoon characters, decked-out floats, marching bands, casts of Broadway musicals and, of course, Taylor Swift, will all take the route known as "The Thanksgiving Day Parade on CBS," broadcast live from New York City. Kevin Frazier and Thea Andrews handle hosting — and shivering — duties. 8 a.m. WCCO, Ch. 4

Thank you for being a friend

Robin Roberts honors people who go the extra mile to help others in "Thank You, America!" with tributes to everyone from a sanitation worker who started a food pantry for homeless people to a couple who have foster-parented more than 90 children. Jimmy Kimmel and, of course, Taylor Swift, also weigh in. 7 p.m. KSTP, Ch. 5

The gang's all here

"Comedy Central's All-Star Non-Denominational Christmas Special" gives the network a chance to spotlight some of its star performers. It includes Derek Waters' ("Drunk History") alcohol-fueled version of "It's a Wonderful Life," Chris Hardwick ("@midnight") playing "Holiday Hashtag Wars" and Stephen Colbert delivering a unique holiday greeting. 9 p.m. Comedy Central

Neal Justin