Activity Sheets will not be physically mailed; they are meant to accompany the embroidered patch. Please go back to the Patch Section to purchase the patch separately here: The Great Thanksgiving Parade Adventure Patch.
🎈 The Great Thanksgiving Parade Adventure – A Celebration of Gratitude, Words & Wonder! 🧡🎠
Leaders, get ready to bring the magic of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade right into your troop meeting or living room! This heartwarming program turns the iconic parade into a live, interactive word-building adventure filled with creativity, teamwork, and joy. Scouts become Word Scouts — collecting “Parade Magic” by spotting moments, spelling themed words, and telling the story of their Thanksgiving morning together!
📖 This is a self-printable program—nothing will be shipped! Download instantly and start your troop’s parade of gratitude and creativity today!
📜 What’s Included?
✨ Hands-On, Family-Inspired Parade Missions
🎈 The Parade Magic Scrabble Game – Scouts use Scrabble tiles to build connected words that capture the magic, music, and colors of the parade in real time!
🎵 The 20 Parade Cue Challenges – Watch, spot, and play! Scouts complete fun “missions” inspired by floats, balloons, and performances as they appear on screen.
🎭 Build Your Parade Cityscape – Use the printable skyline cutouts to create your own backdrop for the parade board, complete with Scout-decorated rooftops!
🍂 Parade Reflection & Gratitude Prompts – After the parade, Scouts journal or share what made them smile and what they’re thankful for this year.
📋 Parade Magic Scoring Sheets – Track words, points, and teamwork bonuses across three levels of play: Explorer, Apprentice, and Master.
🎖 Patch & Certificate Ceremony Guide – Celebrate each Word Scout with the official Thanksgiving Day Parade Adventure Patch and certificate!
💡 Creativity, Gratitude & Teamwork
✔ Encourages observation, storytelling, and connection while celebrating a beloved tradition.
✔ Builds teamwork as Scouts help each other spell, share, and score throughout the parade.
✔ Inspires reflection, gratitude, and family togetherness through creativity and play.
📜 Complete 25+ Page Program Kit
✅ Step-by-step leader guide with instructions, Cue Sheet, Score Sheet, and reflection pages.
✅ Printable cityscape cutouts, certificate template, and Parade Magic tracking sheets.
✅ Flexible format for troops, classrooms, or families watching from home.
✅ Patch Ceremony instructions to celebrate every participant’s Parade Magic moment!
🎖 Badge Connections for All Levels
🔵 Daisies: Good Neighbor Badge, Outdoor Art Maker Badge
🟤 Brownies: Celebrating Community Badge, My Best Self Badge
🟣 Juniors: Scribe Badge, Digital Photographer Badge
🟢 Cadettes: Public Speaker Badge, Book Artist Badge
🔴 Seniors: Collage Artist Badge, Room Makeover Badge
🟡 Ambassadors: Public Policy Badge, Eco Advocate Badge
🏆 Why Leaders Love It:
✔ Flexible & Adaptable – Works for all ages, troop sizes, and settings (home or troop hall).
✔ Engaging & Heartfelt – Combines wordplay, creativity, and gratitude in one joyful experience.
✔ Minimal Prep – Just print, grab a Scrabble board, and tune in to the parade!
🌟 Start Your Thanksgiving Parade Adventure Today!
Help your Scouts celebrate creativity, family, and thankfulness as they turn the parade into a magical word adventure! They’ll laugh, learn, and earn their Thanksgiving Day Parade Adventure Patch as a reminder that real parade magic isn’t found in balloons or confetti — it’s found in the stories we share and the gratitude we carry.
👉 Click “Add to Cart” to download your program today and let the parade begin!
🔗 Don’t forget to purchase the patch separately here: The Great Thanksgiving Parade Adventure Patch.
